Audit Jobs in South San Francisco, 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.

1-15 of 33 Jobs

Senior Auditor

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Supports Audit Manager and/or Audit Director in annual risk assessments and audit scheduling as requested to do so....

Senior Audit Manager-Public Accounting

  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Senior Audit Manager-Public Accounting San Francisco, CA - $160k/yr - $180k/yr Full Time Posted by: Whitman Transition Advisors Job Community Posted: Friday, 8 August 2025 Senior Audit Manager (Public...

Audit Associate 2025

  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services....

Sr. Auditor

  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (24 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Supports Audit Manager and/or Audit Director in annual risk assessments and audit scheduling as requested to do so....

Auditor

  • Oakland, CA (13 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (13 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 days ago

\n Use electronic work papers to document, organize and support\n results that meet audit objectives in accordance with professional audit standards\n and industry practices; maintain accurate and complete...

Audit Manager

  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Review and analyze complex audit issuses and provide recommendations. Supervise, mentor and develop a team of audit professionals....

Night Auditor

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 8 days ago

Audit and reconcile cashiers. Audit, reconcile, consolidate, and transmit all credit cards on a timely basis. Input and update financial information into the BRAINS network....

Internal Audit Senior Associate

  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 11 days ago

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join the Internal Audit Team at Robinhood....

IT Audit Senior, IS Assurance

  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 12 days ago

of controls on financial audit procedures....

IT Audit Manager

  • Foster City, CA (11 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (11 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Assist in the execution of Internal Audit innovation activities such as those around advanced data analytics, audit process automation and continuous auditing....

Senior Manager, Internal Audit SOX

  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (8 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 13 days ago

GAAP, SOX (Sections 302/404), COSO 2013 framework, and SEC regulatory requirements....

Remote Work

Internal Audit Senior Associate - Crypto

  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 14 days ago

What you'll do Support the execution of audits in the areas of Operations, Compliance and Technology as it relates to our Crypto business in line with the Internal Audit plan Conduct audit procedures...

IT Senior Audit Manager

  • Palo Alto, CA (21 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (21 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Job Summary IT Senior Audit Manager Come join Rubrik if you want to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference....

Senior IT Audit Manager

  • Foster City, CA (11 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Foster City, CA (11 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 19 days ago

The IT Audit Senior Manager will work under the supervision of a Director Internal Audit to manage and execute aspects of the Internal Audit annual plan....

Audit Director

  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA (24 miles from South San Francisco, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Lead presentations for audit exit, audit committee meetings and board meetings Actively involve in practice development activities including developing a professional network or referral sources, assisting...

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Salary for Audit Jobs in South San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Audits in South San Francisco, 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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