Audit Jobs in California

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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SOX Audit Manager (Business Process)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Coordinate and manage the activities of co-sourced Internal Audit and External Audit team members....

Night Auditor

  • Fremont, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Audit and reconcile financial and statistical reports....

IT Audit Manager - W2 Only

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 hour ago

NOTE This role is remote, but we will consider candidates from California only. Description: Strong Senior Associate/ Manager level IT Sox profile to support with IT sox implementation. Strong...

Remote Work

Audit Senior Associate II

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 hours ago

audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools....

Night Auditor

  • Goleta, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Goleta, CA
  • 8 hours ago

. • Run audit reports/journals from the mainframe, the Micros computer, and the system for automated credit cards. • Make corrections and adjustments and handle all computer problems that might occur...

Auditor Associate I

  • Oakland, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 11 hours ago

The Agency develops and maintains the County's accounting, payroll, audit, tax analysis, budget and grants, contract compliance, and cost plan systems and procedures....

Internal Auditor

  • San Jose, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Internal auditor is expected to plan and perform audit assignments, including SOX, operational, IT and financial audit as well as audit of compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies...

Night Auditor - Embassy Suites-LAX South

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 23 hours ago

This role is responsible for overseeing the auditing, posting and balancing of daily financial transactions to support the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial...

PFS Auditor

  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Aliso Viejo, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Essential Functions Conducts SOX reviews by assessing internal controls and auditing billing processes Conducts pre and post billing reviews to ensure quality standards are met prior to billing....

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Audit Manager I- Treasury/Finance

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Strong understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices. Strong understanding of internal control concepts and application of such....

Audit Manager

  • Roseville, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 1 day ago

Advanced - Continuous knowledge of audit standards and framework including the IIA and COSO....

Night Auditor

  • Blue Lake, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Blue Lake, CA
  • 1 day ago

Blue Lake Casino & Hotel POSITION DESCRIPTION MANAGEMENT RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE JOB DESCRIPTION AS DEEMED NECESSARY Job Title: Night Auditor Department: Hotel Operations Reports To: Revenue Audit...

Audit Senior

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

The role of an Audit Senior is to perform audit procedures in complex areas and supervise staff while building technical competence and functioning as the primary day-to-day contact for Audit clients...

Audit Manager

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Review audit workpapers and supervise team members to ensure the quality and accuracy of audit reports....

Remote Work

Internal Auditor - Travel required

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Expert understanding of transaction entries and supporting documents Experience computerized ERP system, Microsoft Office SAGE experience helpful 2+ years of professional experience in auditing, with...

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Salary for Audit Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Audits in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.2%
Master's Degree
33.3%
Associate's Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%


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