Audit Jobs in Westport, CT

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 Auditor

  • Melville, NY (24 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (24 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 15 hours ago

Identifying and addressing complex audit issues, while maintaining strong client relationships. Keeping up to date with audit regulations, industry standards, and best practices....

Audit Manager

  • Melville, NY (24 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (24 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 15 hours ago

or Tax) License / Certification Must be a CPA for Audit, Tax Accounting; Respective similar certification for IT audit, consulting Must maintain required CPE credits annually May need other industry...

Senior Audit Manager

  • Melville, NY (24 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Melville, NY (24 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 15 hours ago

AN ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE STRUCTURE TO BETTER SERVE YOU A licensed CPA firm, UHY LLP offers audit and other attest services to public and private companies....

Manager Internal Audit

  • White Plains, NY (23 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • White Plains, NY (23 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Manager Internal Audit (White Plains, NY)....

Audit Senior Associate

  • Melville, NY (24 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Melville, NY (24 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 1 day ago

audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools....

Senior Auditor, Global Financial Crimes

  • Stamford, CT (11 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (11 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 2 days ago

compliance space and apply learnings to assist the company in risk identification and mitigation Executes audit strategy for the sound application of risk-based auditing by defining audit scope and...

Senior Internal Auditor

  • White Plains, NY (23 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (23 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 3 days ago

be successful in this positi Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, particularly Section Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of IIA Demonstrated knowledge of COSO...

Night Auditor - Graduate New Haven - Part Time

  • New Haven, CT (24 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (24 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 6 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 Senior

  • Ridgefield, CT (14 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (14 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 10 days ago

The Audit Senior will perform complex audits including, but not limited to lease testing, payroll testing, cash disbursement testing, auditing accounts payable, and performing searches for unrecorded...

Audit Manager - Shelton, CT (Hybrid)

  • Shelton, CT (16 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 10 days ago
  • Shelton, CT (16 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 10 days ago

The Audit Manager is responsible for executing and leading financial and operational audits as well as special projects under the direction of the Vice President Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management...

Internal Audit Manager, Finance

  • Greenwich, CT (16 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (16 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 11 days ago

SOX, COSO, IIA standards Excellent analytical, project management, and communication skills Proficient in Excel/Word; knowledge of PeopleSoft, Hyperion, ACL/IDEA/Tableau is a plus CPA, CIA, or equivalent...

Staff / Senior Auditor

  • Woodbury, NY (23 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 13 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (23 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 13 days ago

Kforce's client, one of Long Island's fasting growing, most progressive CPA and Tax Consulting firms is seeking several new Tax Professionals/Staff/Senior Auditors. The firm is known for their...

Jr Financial Auditor

  • White Plains, NY (23 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 16 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (23 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 16 days ago

Audit Associate to join our dynamic audit team. The successful candidate will assist in conducting audits, preparing audit reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards....

Floor Plan Auditor-Dealer Financial Services

  • White Plains, NY (23 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 17 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (23 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 17 days ago

The Floor Plan Auditor reports final audit results and any non-compliance or issues identified to the management team....

Senior Internal Auditor

  • Wilton, CT (7 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 18 days ago
  • Wilton, CT (7 miles from Westport, CT)
  • 18 days ago

Main responsibilitiesParticipate in developing an adequate audit plan, with the Region & the Functions.Participate in or lead audit projects (e.g., asset audits [of production/processing plants, grains...

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Westport, CT

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Westport, CT offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.2%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%


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