Auditor II

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and benefits

Wellness program

Life insurance

Dental/vision options

Flexible spending accounts

Paid personal leave

Military leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

State of Mississippi, Medicaid Division, is hiring an Auditor II to support internal control and compliance audits across Medicaid processes. The role includes planning, risk assessment, data analytics, and regulatory interpretation to deliver clear audit reports for Medicaid staff.

The candidate will use Smartsheet or a GRC tool to track audits, engage cross-functional teams, and present findings to management.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience.
• Preferred certifications: CIA, CPA, CMA, CISA, CFE, or CRMA.
• If not certified, actively pursuing auditing/fraud/risk/compliance certs within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing the Internal Control Plan and Internal Control Assessment.
• Develop detailed, compliant audit plans and identify risks.
• Perform systematic reviews of operational processes.
• Review accuracy of Medicaid documentation.
• Translate complex regulations for Medicaid staff.
• Prepare clear audit workpapers and reports.
• Conduct regulatory research and use data analytics to spot patterns and risks.
• Track audits using Smartsheet or a GRC tool.
• Present audit findings to Medicaid staff; submit weekly priorities to the Compliance Audit Manager.
• Engage team in a collaborative environment; pursue professional growth in auditing/compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analytics

Regulatory research

Regulatory interpretation

Audit reporting

GAO standards

Communication

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Smartsheet

GRC tool

MS Office

Job description

Salary: $47,425.15 - $66,677.39 Annually

Location: 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 9416-0665-20261006hinds

Department: 0665 - MEDICAID DIVISION

Opening Date: 10/19/2026

Closing Date: 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary: $47,425.15

Agency Maximum Salary: $66,677.39

About the Agency

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid responsibly provides access to quality health coverage for vulnerable Mississippians. Medicaid provides health coverage for eligible, low-income populations in Mississippi. These populations include children, low-income families, pregnant women, the aged and disabled.

About the Position

The Auditor II reports directly to the Compliance Audit Manager. The candidate is responsible for: assisting as needed in the completion of the annual Internal Control Plan; assisting as needed in the completion of the annual Internal Control Assessment; participating in the development of detailed, compliance audit plans and identifying, evaluating and prioritizing risks for the agency; performing systematic reviews of operational processes; reviewing the accuracy of Medicaid documentation; and, translating complex legal language found in regulations and policies so that end users (Medicaid staff) can understand the scope of work and reporting requirements during a compliance audit. The candidate must prepare clear and concise audit workpapers (reports) that delivers constructive feedback for 6-8 internal audits per calendar year; perform regulatory research and use data analytics to spot patterns, detect irregularities and flag emerging risks; must track compliance audits using Smartsheet program and/or a GRC tool selected by the Compliance office; and present audit findings to Medicaid office staff, and submit weekly priorities to the Compliance Audit Manager. A candidate will be expected to engage others in a teamwork environment and study for internal audit, fraud examination, accounting, quality assurance, risk management and/or compliance certifications for educational and professional growth. Any hired candidate is expected to perform any additional responsibilities assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the Office of Compliance.

What you'll need to be Successful:

This position requires strong analytical, critical thinking, effective communication and adaptability skills. The candidate must possess an understanding of the Government Auditing Standards and Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government set by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Must possess an ability to assess and flag emerging risks using data analytics as well as prioritize potential threats to the organization's operations. Candidates are expected to comprehend and follow the five (5) domains of the IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards to perform internal auditing work in the Office of Compliance. A candidate must understand internal controls as defined by the COSO framework, which is used in the Internal Control Plan for the Division of Medicaid. Show an ability to perform regulatory research and interpret complex, shifting regulations for compliance audits and when presenting to Medicaid staff. Present the ability to draft clear, concise audit reports. Intermediate experience in the uses of 1) Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) tools; 2) compliance monitoring and audit software, such as a G.R.C. (Governance, Risk Management, Compliance) tool; 3) MS Office Applications, such as MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel; and 4) experience using Smartsheet as a compliance monitoring and audit management tool.

Preferred Qualifications:

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience. Hiring agency additional qualifications Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA). If the selected candidate does not possess one of the preferred certifications, the candidate must show he, she or they are actively pursuing a certification in auditing, fraud examination, risk management, quality assurance or compliance monitoring within the last 12 months. Candidates are encouraged to be an active member in a professional auditing, compliance, or risk management organization, such as the Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA) or one similar.

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.