Audit Jobs in Chicago, IL

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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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Financial Review Auditor

of audit reports sent in by private agencies....

Night Auditor

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Audit and reconcile financial and statistical reports....

Internal Audit Manager - Pharmaceutical/Med Tech

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago

Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries....

German Auditors - relocate to the USA!

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Are you a German Audit professional, interested in relocating to the USA to continue your career progression? If so, I'd love to hear from you!...

Audit Senior Associate - Financial Services

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (16 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (16 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Though Crowe has various business units, Audit & Assurance is one of the largest practices.Learn more about our Audit & Assurance team!...

Audit Senior - Japanese Business Services

  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms....

Audit Senior Manager - Commercial Services

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (16 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (16 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Though Crowe has various different business units, Audit & Assurance is one of the largest practices. Learn more about our Audit & Assurance team!...

Audit Manager - Commercial Services

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (16 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (16 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Though Crowe has various different business units, Audit & Assurance is one of the largest practices. Learn more about our Audit & Assurance team!...

Auditor I

  • Rosemont, IL (13 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (13 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago

of an Audit Project Manager....

Night Auditor

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Here's what you'll be doing on a daily basis: You'll prepare the daily Restaurant Revenue Report by meticulously auditing Point of Service tapes and journals....

Audit Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

the nature, extent and timing of the audit, its execution and the formulation of insightful audit reports....

Internal Auditor

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

As part of our 2020 transformation journey, we became Global Audit & Advisory (GAA), formerly Internal Audit....

Sr Internal Auditor

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Audit Committee....

Full Time Night Auditor $19.50/hour $500 Sign-On Bonus

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Chicago, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Here’s what you’ll be doing on a daily basis: You’ll prepare the daily Restaurant Revenue Report by meticulously auditing Point of Service tapes and journals....

Audit Senior Associate

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

processes and work with colleagues to identify and resolve issues faced during the auditing process; prepare detailed reports on audit findings; report to management about asset utilization and audit...

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Chicago, IL 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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