Audit Jobs in Illinois

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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Audit Manager

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 3 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

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 3 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 Senior Manager

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 3 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...

IT Internal Audit Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Lead and execute IT audits by leveraging audit and IT frameworks (e.g. COSO, COBIT, ITIL)....

Senior Manager, Internal Audit - SENIO015477-3563

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB auditing standards, and internal controls best practices....

Premium Auditor

  • Springfield, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Premium Audit Video Link: Individually scheduling appointments with clients to conduct the premium audit and obtain necessary information Submitting audit reports via web-portal and Davie's exclusive...

Night Auditor

  • Springfield, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Night Auditor State House Inn - 3.1 Springfield, IL Job Details Part-time From $16 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Bilingual English Accounting Computer skills Guest...

Internal Auditor, Internal Audit

  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 hours ago

Financial auditing....

Senior Auditor, Compliance

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 21 hours ago

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

Audit Supervisor And Functional Training Lead

  • Springfield, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Audit Division....

Audit Senior - Japanese Business Services

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 22 hours ago

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

Senior IT Auditor - Hybrid Chicago, IL

  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 hours ago

and executing audit test plans, and drafting audit reports with summary results for executives....

Senior Audit Manager, BSA/AML Sanctions

  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 23 hours ago

Responsibilities: Audits Lines of Business (LOBs) ranging in scale and scope and produces audit reports in a timely manner that summarize results of an audit to management Develops an audit plan, assesses...

Audit Manager

  • Frankfort, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Frankfort, IL
  • 1 day 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

  • Frankfort, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Frankfort, IL
  • 1 day 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...

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Illinois 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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