Auditor I – County Audit Position Available In Marshall, Mississippi

Auditor I

• County Audit
  
  Salary
  $51,360.00
• $53,760.00 Annually
  Location 37
• LAMAR

COUNTY, MS

Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9415-0155-20250415la
Department
0155

• OFFICE

OF STATE AUDITOR

Opening Date
04/16/2025
Closing Date
4/23/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$51,360.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$53,760.00
About the Agency
The Department of Audit, which employs some 130 persons, including approximately 40 Certified Public Accountants, comprises one of the largest auditing firms in the state. The Office 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 recruitment@osa.ms.gov.
About the Position
This position is for the Financial and Compliance Division and includes risk-based audit work in accordance with Governmental Auditing Standards. This is entry-level work as a state audit accountant. During the period of orientation and training, the educational requirements must be supplemented with direct and supervised on-the-job training. Auditor I’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 I’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. 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. Attach unofficial or official college transcripts.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience.

Agency preferred qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours in Accounting.

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 courses.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience. Employer
State of Mississippi
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone
601-359-1406
601-359-1406
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm

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