Audit Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

In the accounting industry, an Auditor serves a vital role by scrutinizing a company's financial records to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with laws, regulations, and accounting standards. Auditors perform detailed checks on financial statements, systems, and operations, identifying any discrepancies, fraud, or areas of inefficiency. They then prepare audit reports and provide recommendations to enhance internal controls, operational effectiveness, and financial reporting quality. Audits contribute significantly to the transparency, credibility, and reliability of financial information, thus promoting investor confidence, enabling informed decision-making, and facilitating business growth.

An Auditor must possess strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills. They should be meticulous, objective, and ethical, with excellent communication and report-writing abilities. Knowledge of auditing software and information systems is also crucial. While a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is generally required, professional certifications like Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly valued. Prior to becoming an auditor, an individual could gain relevant experience in roles like accounting assistant, financial analyst, or internal control analyst.

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Internal Audit Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

, SOX compliance, or related fields, with a focus on business process controls Strong understanding of PCAOB/SEC requirements, COSO framework, and audit methodologies Demonstrated ability to manage...

Audit Manager, Non-Profit

  • San Ramon, CA (7 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Ramon, CA (7 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Identify and resolve accounting and audit technical issues impacting the engagement....

Internal Audit Manager - SOX & Business Operations

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

, ensuring clear and effective communication of results to stakeholders Develop and present audit updates to executive management and summarize results for the Audit & Risk Committee Provide proactive...

Remote Work

Audit Manager, Non-Profit

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Identify and resolve accounting and audit technical issues impacting the engagement....

Auditor I

  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Berkeley, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago

The current vacancy is in performance audit, where you will conduct research, prepare and/or participate in audit interviews, perform a variety of quantitative and/or qualitative analyses, develop audit...

Senior Internal Auditor (Open and Promotional)

  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Auditing standards and procedures. Principles and practices of government accounting, auditing and budgeting....

Night Auditor

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 6 days ago

THE ROLE The Night Auditor will provide guests with excellent service at the front desk from making the reservation to departure, and will complete the daily audit following established policies and...

Audit Supervisor

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Reviews draft Audit Findings and the draft Audit Report for delivery to the court and the Audit Committee....

Auditor (Field Office Coordinator)

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Leading an audit team that conducts complex audits of large national or multinational corporations where audit procedures require comprehensive analyses of accounting systems, financial records, internal...

Enterprise Risk & Controls- Internal Audit- Director

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries....

Night Auditor - On-call

  • Emeryville, CA (12 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Emeryville, CA (12 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Balance and audit all room tax charges, cashier reports, and guest house accounts for accuracy....

Night Auditor Part-time

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Less than a block from Union Square, our hotel is a short walk from San Francisco’s galleries, restaurants, and shops along Geary Street. We’re two miles from Fisherman’s Wharf and six miles from...

Lease Auditor

  • Dublin, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Dublin, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Tie out Landlord receivable balances by isolating overcharges, audit claims, misapplied checks, and unpaid charges....

Remote Work

Audit Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Review and analyze complex audit issuses and provide recommendations. Supervise, mentor and develop a team of audit professionals....

Senior Audit Manager, Practices- Quality Assurance (Hybrid)

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Audit Committee....

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Walnut Creek, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.2%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
5.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%


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