Auditor I - Foreign Audit

State of Mississippi

Mississippi

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USD 52,000 - 57,000

Full time

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunities

travel across the county - oftenovern

mileage reimbursement

flexible work hours

CPA Benefits Program

Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation Plan

Health Insurance

Job summary

The State of Mississippi Department of Revenue is seeking a full-time Tax Compliance Auditor. The role focuses on auditing tax returns, reconciling accounts, and reviewing amended returns while ensuring compliance with corporate tax laws.

The position requires travel across the state (about ten months annually), with mileage reimbursement and flexible work hours as part of a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

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 taxpayer correspondence and respond to inquiries regarding corporate tax laws.
Travel approximately ten months per year, often overnight; travel and mileage reimbursed.

Skills

Tax law interpretation

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Communication

Ethical conduct

Attentive attendance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field

Tools

CPA Benefits Program

Job description

Salary: $51,500.00 - $56,640.67 Annually

Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 9415-0181-20260928Hs

Department: 0181 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Opening Date: 09/29/2026

Closing Date: 10/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary: $51,500.00

Agency Maximum Salary: $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 DeAndria.Trunnel@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 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.

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

Preferred Courses (18 hours)

Principles of Accounting I and II
Intermediate Accounting I and II
Federal Income Tax
Auditing

Preferred Courses (6 hours)

Cost Accounting
Advanced Accounting
Business Law
Advanced Auditing
Accounting Systems
Managerial Accounting
Advanced Federal Income Tax
Auditing Problems

No available description

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://www.pers.state.ms.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 601.948.8191.

Tuition Reimbursement

Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.

Career Development and Training

The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.

Promotional Opportunities

Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.

Career Ladders

Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.

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