Auditor I – Foreign Audit

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Travel reimbursements

Flexible hours

CPA Benefits

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Health insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Jackson seeks an Auditor I – Foreign Audit stationed in Hinds County, MS. The role involves auditing tax returns, reconciling accounts, and reviewing refunds.

Travel is required across the county with travel and mileage reimbursement and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates should interpret tax laws, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Audit tax returns and reconcile accounts.
• Review amended returns and approve refunds.
• Conduct tax credit reviews and attend tax appeal hearings.
• Review correspondence submitted by taxpayers and respond to inquiries.
• Answer calls and emails regarding corporate tax laws and applications.

Skills

Tax law interpretation

Detail-oriented

Ethical conduct

Customer service

Attendance

Problem solving

Work ethic

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

24+ credit hours in accounting courses

Job description

Auditor I – Foreign Audit in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$51,500.00 - $56,640.67 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Agency Minimum Salary

$51,500.00

$56,640.67

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 DeAndria Trunnell at [e-mail].

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 answer calls and emails regarding the application of corporate tax laws, to which you must respond in a timely and efficient manner. This position requires travel approximately ten (10) months per year, often overnight, and at least eight (8) nights per month. Travel and mileage are reimbursed.Benefits: Remote work opportunities, travel across the county - often overnight, mileage reimbursement, flexible work hours, CPA Benefits Program, Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan, Health Insurance.

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 related field with a minimum of 24 hours in 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

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201