Audit Jobs in Forest Lake, MN

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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Audit Manager, Vice President - Financial Crimes

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Audit Manager, Vice President on the Financial Crimes Audit Team....

Audit Manager, Executive Director - Global Sanctions

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

are long term Manage defined audits within one or more segments of the Audit Plan Ensure audit engagements are risk based, and executed according to Wells Fargo Audit Services policies and guidance...

Audit Manager, Executive Director - Financial Crimes/Investment & Commercial Banking

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

are long term Manage defined audits within one or more segments of the Audit Plan Ensure audit engagements are risk based, and executed according to Wells Fargo Audit Services policies and guidance...

Audit Manager VP - Financial Crimes/Transaction Monitoring/Investigations

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Vice President, Audit Manager on the Financial Crimes Audit Team....

Digital Assurance & Transparency - IT Audit Director

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

/Management, Engineering, Accounting & Technology, Mathematics Demonstrating thought leadership in financial reporting and IT risks Knowledge in Oracle, SAP, and security technologies Knowledge of COSO...

PT Night Auditor (Friday & Saturday) - AC Hotel MPLS Downtown

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Run night audit final after insuring all revenues are in balance nightly....

IT Audit Manager (IT Governance & Functions)

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Lead defined audits within one or more segments of the Audit Plan Ensure audit engagements are risk based, and executed according to Wells Fargo Internal Audit policies and guidance Assist in planning...

Internal Auditor (Hybrid)

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 2 days ago

With assistance and guidance from audit management, audit associates perform audits of business processes....

Senior Audit Manager

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 4 days ago

Ameriprise Financial is looking to add a Senior Audit Manager to the team!...

Sr. Health Plan Auditor - REMOTE

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 6 days ago

We are in search of talented individuals who are interested in a career in healthcare performance measure auditing as an Auditor, Sr. in HSAG's Audits department within the Data Science & Advanced Analytics...

Remote Work

Senior Auditor - Financial Crimes

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 7 days ago

In this role, you will: Perform audit testing components of assigned audits within multiple segments of the Audit Plan Plan and execute independent audit testing and ensure that they are timely and...

Digital Assurance & Transparency - IT Audit Manager

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 10 days ago

processes and controls Current and emerging technologies Core risks, processes and internal controls related to non-financial reporting Risks, processes and controls related to financial reporting COSO...

Audit Director/Audit Manager - State and Local Government

  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 11 days ago

CLA is currently seeking an Audit Director/Audit Manager to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in our Minneapolis Minnesota office....

Lead Internal Auditor - State Program Administrator Coordinator

  • Brooklyn Park, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Brooklyn Park, MN (22 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 12 days ago

Knowledge of finance, accounting principles (GAGAS), government accounting (GAO), and Internal controls framework (COSO) sufficient to assess implementation of new or existing processes and related...

Senior Operational Audit Manager

  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (21 miles from Forest Lake, MN)
  • 15 days ago

There are two other Audit Managers that manage an additional 5 6 auditors. All Managers co-lead the Operational Audit team within Audit Services....

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Forest Lake, MN

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Forest Lake, MN 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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