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State Auditor’s Office seeks CPA for audit role

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor is hiring a Financial & Compliance Auditor (CPA) for its Agency Division, according to an Oct. 23 post from the office. The notice says the position is part of the agency’s public-service work and is open to applicants who meet its accounting and audit requirements.

The posting says applicants need a bachelor’s degree in accounting with at least 24 semester hours of accounting. It also lists 1 to 3 years of audit experience, a Certified Public Accountant credential, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. The office says candidates should be able to work effectively in a team environment.

The job is listed as hybrid, with one remote day each week and four days on site. The office says applications are due Oct. 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. It directs applicants to apply online for the opening.

The hiring notice asks applicants to join the state auditor’s office in a role focused on financial and compliance auditing. The post includes the position title, qualifications and deadline in the same announcement for job seekers reviewing Mississippi state openings.

Source: Mississippi Office of the State Auditor.

Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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