Auditor III - Tax

Salary: $56,345.82 - $76,912.05 Annually

Location:

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: hind

Department: 0181 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Opening Date: 07/22/2026

Closing Date: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary: $56,345.82

Agency Maximum Salary: $76,912.05

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 DeAndria Trunnell nnell.gov.

In this position, you will be responsible for all employees (Desk Auditors and Revenue Specialists) and the workload of Miscellaneous and Corporate Accounts. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing, assigning, and monitoring employees’ work; conducting employee reviews and training; and handling personnel matters. You will also administer Corporate, Pass-Through Entity, and Miscellaneous accounts in the system. Additionally, you will be responsible for Review Board hearings and appeals for Miscellaneous and Corporate Accounts.

Statistical reporting and responding to requests are major responsibilities required in this role for Miscellaneous and Corporate Accounts. You will participate in both internal and external seminars and training sessions as needed to provide information regarding your tax areas. Finally, you will answer calls and emails regarding the application of tax laws, to which you must respond in a timely and efficient manner.

• 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

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience.

Agency

Preferred Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting or accounting/data processing

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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…