Auditor I - Income Tax

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Auditor I - Income Tax

Salary

$51,500.00 - $54,990.94 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9415-0181-20260720Hs

Department

0181 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 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 at deandria.trunnell@dor.ms.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 Pan, Deferred Compensation Plan, Group Health Insurance, Some Travel—Occasional Overnight, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation and Sick Time.

What you'll need to be Successful

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. • 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. Hiring agency prefers:
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 the following:
• Cost Accounting
• Advanced Accounting
• Business Law
• Advanced Auditing
• Accounting Systems
• Managerial Accounting
• Advanced Federal Income Tax
• Auditing Problems

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible 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 BenefitsEmployees 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 InsuranceAll 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 InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for den