Audit Jobs in Alabama

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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Senior Internal Auditor (Hybrid - Birmingham, Alabama)

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 11 hours ago

Plan, organize and lead audit engagements, including risk assessment and scoping, develop audit programs, perform testing and documentation of results....

Part time Night Auditor

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day ago

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

Staff Auditor (Hybrid - Birmingham, Alabama)

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

Prepare clear and concise audit documentation that supports audit report conclusions....

Senior Internal Auditor

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 2 days ago

external audit....

Remote Work

Hotel Night Auditor

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 2 days ago

Courtyard Huntsville - University Drive 4804 University Drive NW Huntsville, AL 35816 Hotel with 149 Rooms Managed By Helix Hospitality PTO, Benefits, hotel discounts Apply Now Save this job SHARE...

IT/Cybersecurity Audit Director

  • Hoover, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Hoover, AL
  • 3 days ago

Practice of Internal Auditing....

IT/Cybersecurity Audit Director

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 3 days ago

of Internal Auditing....

Auditor

  • Homewood, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Homewood, AL
  • 4 days ago

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Audits the daily guestledger Handles all end-of-day accounting functions including posting daily room rates and roomtax Ensures accuracy of all charges toguest folios...

Audit Manager

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 4 days ago

The Opportunity We're seeking an experienced and client-focused Audit Manager to join our Assurance team....

Assists in setting strategic direction for the Audit department, including audit methodology, automation techniques, and audit plans....

Senior Internal Auditor (AL)

  • Calvert, AL
  • 10 days ago
  • Calvert, AL
  • 10 days ago

Perform local audits and assist the Region Head and/or Supervisor in conducting audits of different businesses process as per the approved audit plan....

Senior Internal Auditor

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 11 days ago

When appropriate, prepare customizable audit programs that identify audit objectives, risks and controls, and audit procedures for each assigned audit....

Internal Auditor - Capital Projects

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 14 days ago

Maintain compliance with GIAS standards and internal audit procedures. Promote cooperation and foster teamwork to accomplish audit objectives....

Auditor - Internal Financial 3

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 15 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 15 days ago

current knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory accounting practices Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management What you need to succeed: Minimum age...

Internal Auditor

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 15 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 15 days ago

Executes internal audit testing in accordance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and the Bank's internal methodology....

Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Alabama

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Alabama 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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