Auditor - Tax

Job Details

Salary: $51,500.00 - $54,990.94 Annually
Location: 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: hind
Department: 0181 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Opening Date: 02/04/2026
Closing Date: 2/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $51,500.00
Agency Maximum Salary: $54,990.94

About the Agency: The Department of Revenue is the primary agency for collecting tax revenues that support state and local governments in Mississippi. For inquiries regarding this position, you can contact De'Andria Trunnell nnell.gov.

About the Position: In this position, you will be responsible for auditing tax returns, reconciling accounts, reviewing amended returns, approving refunds, conducting tax credit reviews, attending tax appeal hearings and reviewing correspondence submitted by taxpayers. You will also be answering calls and emails regarding the application of tax laws, of which you will have to respond in a timely and efficient manner.

Benefits Offered: Flexible Work Hours, CPA Benefits Program, Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan, Group Health Insurance, Some Travel-Occasional Overnight, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation and Sick Time.

What you'll need to be Successful:

• Ability to interpret and apply tax laws, policies, and procedures
• Detail oriented with good organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate and practice ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Maintain a courteous and friendly attitude when interacting with customers
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance
• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
• An outstanding work ethic
• Self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience. Agency preferred qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting or accounting/data processing; OR Bachelor's Degree including a minimum of 24 hours of the following courses: 18 hours in the following courses:
Principles of Accounting I and II;
Intermediate Accounting I and II;
Federal Income Tax;
Auditing. The remaining 6 hours may be selected from:
Cost Accounting;
Advanced Accounting;
Business Law;
Advanced Auditing;
Accounting Systems;
Managerial Accounting;
Advanced Federal Income Tax;
Auditing Problems.

Characteristics of Work

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Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience.

Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.

Wellness Benefits

Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.

Life Insurance

All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.

Optional Insurances

Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.

Military Leave

In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.

Holidays

Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.

Retirement Programs

The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..us

Deferred Compensation

State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.

State Credit Union

All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call .

Tuition Reimbursement

Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to…