New Job Auditor I (Income Tax) In Mississippi

About the position

In this position, you will be responsible for auditing tax returns, reviewing amended returns, approving refunds, conducting tax credit reviews, attending appeal hearings, reconciling tax accounts, and reviewing correspondence submitted by taxpayers. You will also be expected to interpret and apply tax laws and policies that will allow you to respond to calls and emails from customers in a timely and efficient manner.

What you’ll need to be successful

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.

• Ability to interpret and apply tax laws, policies, and procedures
• Detail oriented and 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

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• 24 hours of accounting course work
• Strong problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills
• An outstanding work ethic
• Self-motivated

Including 18 hours in the following courses:

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

And 6 hours selected from the following courses:

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,011.76 - $53,912.93 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clinton, MS 39056: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person