Tax Field Representative

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Mississippi, Department of Employment Security, is seeking a Tax Field Representative to support the Coahoma County office. You will investigate employer UI tax compliance, audit payrolls, and collect delinquent taxes while ensuring high levels of customer service and accuracy in processing.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical abilities, and the capacity to explain complex tax rules to employers and the public.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the UI tax program and UI tax laws, regulations, and policies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform investigations regarding employer compliance in unemployment tax reporting.
• Audit employers’ payrolls and secure delinquent reports/remittances.
• Represent the Agency in status hearings and explain unemployment provisions to customers.
• Market MDES services and assist other Tax unit areas as needed.

Skills

UI tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Tax Field Representative in 14 - COAHOMA COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$34,800.00 - $39,800.00 Annually

Location

14 - COAHOMA COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9778-0671-20261104COA

0671 - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Opening Date

11/10/2026

11/17/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$34,800.00

$39,800.00

About the Agency

The goal of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is to help Mississippians get jobs. Through our network of WIN Job Centers, MDES matches qualified, prospective employees with employers. Also at Job Centers, Mississippians can obtain job training to sharpen their work skills and make themselves more competitive in the job market. The mission statement for the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is "Helping Mississippians Get Jobs." The email address for the MDES Human Resources Department is [e-mail], and the phone number is 601-321-6000.

This position will be located in the Tax Department at the Clarksdale WIN Job Center in Coahoma County. Perform duties related to the Office of Reemployment Assistance, including but not limited to the following: perform investigations regarding employer compliance in unemployment tax reporting, explain the legal provisions of unemployment law to customers, audit employers’ payrolls, secure delinquent reports and remittances, represent the Agency in status hearings, and market MDES services. Performs garnishment investigations and collection of delinquent taxes. Assists other areas of the Tax unit as needed. Responsible for maintaining exceptional customer service with both external and internal users. Other duties as assigned by ORA Management. — All potential applicants are required to pass an extensive background check and must have a valid driver's license, as some travel may be required.

What you'll need to be Successful

Extensive knowledge of the UI tax program and the UI tax system, including state UI laws, regulations, written policies, and departmental procedures. Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills; ability to understand and explain complex matters. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, effective communication skills, and strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of experience. — Hiring Agency Prefers:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field, and three (3) years of experience related to the described job duties, two (2) years of which must include employment in a professional or other responsible capacity in the field of Employment Security, Accounting, Law Enforcement of federal or state tax laws, or labor and industrial relations.

Address

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201