Audit Jobs in Elk Grove, 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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Night Auditor

  • Folsom, CA (17 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Folsom, CA (17 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Audit and reconcile financial and statistical reports....

Assistant Property Auditor Appraiser (Board Of Equalization)

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 7 days ago

with audits and audits the records of state assesses to ensure compliance with reporting instructions; prepares unitary value indicators and value recommendations to be submitted to the State Board...

Information Technology Internal Auditor - Senior Consultant

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 10 days ago

approach and scope, preparing the audit program, determining auditing procedures, seeing the audit process through completion, and applying internal audit standards in accordance with the Institute...

Audit Coordinator

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Under direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) within the Office of Compliance-Internal Audits, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) will be assigned to work on a broad range of...

US E-Audit and Assurance Information Technology Internal Auditor - Senior Consultant

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 10 days ago

approach and scope, preparing the audit program, determining auditing procedures, seeing the audit process through completion, and applying internal audit standards in accordance with the Institute...

Senior Specialist Property Auditor Appraiser (Boe)

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Appraisal and audit work may require traveling to field sites and inspection of the interior/exterior of properties....

External Auditor

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 11 days ago

and Duties Staff Services Management Auditor will also be considered. Please see Job Control 482057, Position number ...-701, if you wish to apply for the Staff Services Management Auditor...

Audit Senior - State and Local Government

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Audit complex areas/transactions and prepare financial statements and related reports. Research, analyze, and report on accounting, auditing, and related issues and developments....

Audit Manager - Financial Services

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 16 days ago

As an Audit Manager at Weaver, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional service to clients across all stages of the audit process, while fostering the professional growth of Associates...

Associate Management Auditor

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 18 days ago

The incumbent will be responsible for conducting all audit procedures for assigned audits, audit planning, reviewing Single Audit Reports (SARs), quality assurance of audits, continuing professional...

Staff Services Management Auditor

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Independent Office of Audits and Investigations: Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification....

Auditor-HYBRID

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 18 days ago

The incumbent will be responsible for conducting all audit procedures for assigned audits, audit planning, reviewing Single Audit Reports (SARs), quality assurance of audits, continuing professional...

Staff Internal IT Auditor

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Familiarity with PCI compliance requirements, COBIT, and COSO methodologies is a plus....

Sr IT Auditor

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 24 days ago

including databases, operating systems, and applications + Able to travel up to 25% (domestic travel quarterly) + Ability to work remotely is an option **Desired Characteristics:** + Understanding of the COSO...

Remote Work

Auditor I

  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA (14 miles from Elk Grove, CA)
  • 24 days ago

compliance audits....

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Elk Grove, CA

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Elk Grove, CA 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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