Audit Jobs in Crystal Lake, 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.

1-15 of 30 Jobs

Audit Senior

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (19 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (19 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

Audit Senior Functions: Provide audit compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Develop an understanding of the client's business Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues...

Audit Manager

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (19 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (19 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

We are seeking Audit Managers to assist in a variety of projects including but not limited to for-profit, not-for-profit, governmental, and employee benefit plan audits, as well as reviews and compilations...

Audit Senior Manager

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (19 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (19 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

We are seeking Audit Senior Managers to assist in a variety of projects including but not limited to for-profit, not-for-profit, governmental, and employee benefit plan audits, as well as reviews and...

Senior Manager, Internal Audit

  • Deerfield, IL (22 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Deerfield, IL (22 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Your Role: The Internal Audit, Senior Manager will work closely with the Sr. Director of Internal Audit, Sr....

Senior Global IT & Security Auditor

  • North Chicago, IL (23 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (23 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Internal Audit Key Pillar: Execution Our leading pillar is focused on executing our audits and services in accordance with Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) standards, AbbVie Code of Conduct, and other...

Audit Manager, Financial Institutions Industry

  • Lincolnshire, IL (20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Please note, this position is focused on external audits and does not involve internal audit responsibilities....

Senior Internal Auditor

  • Lake Forest, IL (22 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL (22 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 17 days ago

Strong knowledge of internal auditing, accounting principles and IIA standards. Familiarity with internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO)....

Staff IT Internal Auditor

  • Deerfield, IL (22 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (22 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Identifies audit concerns, and effectively communications, as identified, to audit team....

Audit Senior - Japanese Business Services

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 24 days ago

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

Senior Auditor, Global Finance Audit

  • Abbott Park, IL (23 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Abbott Park, IL (23 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 27 days ago

The individual will effectively scope and plan for assigned audit engagements including preparation of audit risk assessments and planning to drive appropriate audit coverage....

Senior Auditor I

  • South Elgin, IL (19 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South Elgin, IL (19 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Applied knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies, risk-based auditing techniques and auditing standards and frameworks (i.e., COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO, ITIL, etc.)....

Audit Senior Manager

  • Deerfield, IL (22 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (22 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking Audit Senior Managers to assist in a variety of projects including but not limited to for-profit, not-for-profit, governmental, and employee benefit plan audits, as well as reviews and...

Audit Manager

  • Deerfield, IL (22 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (22 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking Audit Managers to assist in a variety of projects including but not limited to for-profit, not-for-profit, governmental, and employee benefit plan audits, as well as reviews and compilations...

Audit Senior

  • Deerfield, IL (22 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (22 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Audit Senior Functions: Provide audit compliance and consulting to a diverse base of clients Develop an understanding of the client's business Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues...

Senior Auditor

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of audit engagements, collaborating with audit team members across Group Audit....

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Crystal Lake, IL

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Crystal Lake, IL 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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