Audit Jobs in Columbia, MD

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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Sr. Compliance Auditor Trainer Johns Hopkins University

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

The documentation audits are conducted as part of the School of Medicine?s Quality Assurance Compliance Program....

Staff Auditor

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Communicate issues noted during the course of audits with the Audit Manager. Assist in the process of drafting audit reports....

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Audit Manager (cpa firm) Job - Bethesda MD gs

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

an audit manager....

Transactional and Technical Topics Pensions - Audit Manager 1

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

The T3 Pensions team is growing and looking for individuals with interest or experience in public company pension plan sponsor audits and/or employee benefit plan audits....

Auditor - Assurance - Fin Acc Adv Ser - FSO - Manager - Multiple Positions - 1588299

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Provide financial accounting, audit, and advisory services to corporate clients, helping clients address complex accounting and reporting issues....

Night Auditor

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Internal Auditor / Internal Auditor

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Understanding of IIA and PCAOB standards, COSO framework, and data analytics tools is a plus. Knowledge of construction, development, capital expenditures, and IT control environments is a plus....

Night Auditor

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Audit Food & Beverage cashiers work and correct discrepancies. Audit Rooms Cashiers work and correct discrepancies. Audit all miscellaneous charges. (Banquets, Bars etc.)...

Audit Senior

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Audit Senior Responsibilities: Plan and oversee the auditing process Allocate responsibilities to junior and staff auditors Review team members’ work for accuracy and compliance Perform effective...

Audit Manager

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Audit Manager Responsibilities: Prepare, execute, and review audits prepared by others Allocate responsibilities to junior and staff auditors Ensure compliance with both internal and external requirements...

Audit Senior

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Audit Senior Responsibilities: Plan and oversee the auditing process Allocate responsibilities to junior and staff auditors Review team members’ work for accuracy and compliance Perform effective...

Audit Manager

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Audit Manager Responsibilities: Prepare, execute, and review audits prepared by others Allocate responsibilities to junior and staff auditors Ensure compliance with both internal and external requirements...

Audit Associate

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Audit Associate Responsibilities: Support the accounting and auditing teams in daily functions. Review and prep audits....

Audit Manager

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking Audit Managers to assist in a variety of projects including but not limited to for-profit, not-for-profit, governmental, and employee benefit plan audits, as well as reviews and compilations...

Night Auditor - $21-$24 per hour

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Audit, balance and prepare, verify and report on Room information to provide rooms management with a picture of how they are performing....

Demographic Data for Columbia, MD

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Columbia, MD 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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