Auditor II (CPA)

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Jackson seeks an Auditor II (CPA) to perform mid-level auditing of the state's financial statements in the Financial and Compliance Division. You will plan engagements, supervise entry-level staff, and apply GAAS to assess internal controls and accounting systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of experience, CPA certification, and strong communication skills. The position is full-time in Jackson, MS with a salary range of $66,000 to $70,780 per year.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of experience.
• Must possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field with CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate planning to meet audit objectives and strategize with team members on audit analysis.
• Assist with training new staff on engagements and supervise entry-level auditors.
• Evaluate accounting systems and internal controls and apply auditing procedures per GAAS.

Skills

Auditing

Communication

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Auditor II (CPA) in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$66,000.00 - $70,780.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9416-0155-202610-20H

0155 - OFFICE OF STATE AUDITOR

Opening Date

10/22/2026

10/28/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$66,000.00

$70,780.00

About the Agency

The Department of Audit, which employs around 120 people, including approximately 30 Certified Public Accountants, is widely regarded as the definitive authority in matters pertaining to the use of public funds, and the recommendations offered by its auditors and other expert personnel are readily adhered to and respected throughout the state. The employees of the Department of Audit are mindful of the grave responsibility of upholding the public trust and strive to maintain the level of competence expected of them by virtue of their positions. The Mississippi Constitution grants specific duties and powers related to prescribing systems of accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting for public offices in Mississippi. It also enumerates other statutory responsibilities including study and analysis of existing public managerial policies and practices; pre-audit and post-audit functions; investigation of suspected fiscal violations; recovering misspent and stolen funds; and a variety of related duties and responsibilities. The mission of the Office of the State Auditor is to serve its stakeholders and protect the public’s trust by independently assessing state and local governmental and other entities to ensure that public funds are properly received, are legally, effectively, and efficiently spent, and are accounted for and reported accurately. If you have questions about this position, please email [e-mail].

This position is for the Financial and Compliance Division and includes risk-based audit work in accordance with Governmental Auditing Standards. This is mid-level work as an auditor of the State’s financial statements. During the period of orientation and training, the educational requirements must be supplemented with direct and supervised on-the-job training. Auditor II's must be instructed in the course of daily activities by higher-level auditors. Training is supplemented with periodic lectures by managing auditing accountants and other professionals on specific subjects, general staff meetings on matters of common interest, and department bulletins, manuals, and laws. In addition to the thorough knowledge in the principles of accounting standards, the Field Auditor II's training develops knowledge of state and federal laws in relation to the financial administration of public offices, familiarity with various accounting systems in the agencies' accounting procedures, efficiency in operations, and better internal control. The work requires a viewpoint of complete objectivity in performance of duties and independent judgment. Auditor II’s duties include facilitating planning to meet audit objectives and strategizing with team members on approaches to audit analysis tailored to specific entities, assisting with training new staff members on engagements, evaluating an entity’s accounting system and internal controls and applies appropriate audit procedures which are chosen and executed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, and helps to supervise, coordinate, and assist the work of entry-level auditing staff assigned to the same engagement. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior.

What you'll need to be Successful

Ability to communicate verbally and in written form with auditees; engage in meaningful discussions with auditees; and work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of experience. Agency preferred qualifications:Must possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours in Accounting. 1 to 3 years performing the duties detailed above. Documentation Required: Applicants must attach a copy of his/her transcript or other evidence to verify completion of required semester hours. Applications will only be considered with an attached copy of official or unofficial college transcripts, including a passing grade in 24 semester hours of Accounting. Transcripts must be attached to application.

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

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