Audit Jobs in Louisiana

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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Auditor 1/2/3

  • Bossier City, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bossier City, LA
  • 1 day ago

Gaming Enforcement Division - Gaming Audit and Casino Technical Support The Division's Audit and Casino Technical Section performs its responsibilities through four separate units: Compliance Audit,...

Auditor 1, 2, 3, or 4 - Fiscal

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago

Job Duties: As an Auditor in the Federal Audit Section, you will: Conduct financial, operational, and/or compliance type audits for an agency....

Audit Director 2

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 1 day ago

or auditing....

Senior Internal Auditor

  • Covington, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Covington, LA
  • 2 days ago

audit practices as necessary....

Overnight Lot Auditor - New Orleans, LA

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 2 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Audit and Reconciliation: Conduct comprehensive audits of parking lot operations, including vehicle counts, ticketing, and financial records....

Auditor Supervisor

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago

About this Job: The Audit Supervisor works closely with the Audit Manager and the Audit Director to manage the day-to-day operations of the Audit and Quality Control Section, which primarily performs...

Senior Internal Auditor

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago

external audit....

Remote Work

Auditor 1, 2, or 3

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2 days ago

Miesch DOTD Audit Manager ... ......

Internal Auditor Senior - SOX & SOC1

  • Metairie, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 3 days ago

Prepare clear, accurate and concise audit work papers that summarize scope, audit plan methodology and conclusions for audit field work and provide sufficient evidentiary data to support the work performed...

Staff Auditor - Hybrid

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 9 days ago

Preferred - One year of audit experience in a service- or financial-based industry, preferably in healthcare audit, compliance or operations....

Audit Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago

Assists the + Audit Director in the development of the agency audit plan and program. + Supervises assigned audit staff members. Assigns audit duties to staff....

Auditor 3

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago

for detection and preventions of fraud within the Department, including Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse. + Plans assigned audit activities including preparing of audit programs. + Performs audits...

Audit Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago

Assists the Audit Director in the development of the agency audit plan and program. Supervises assigned audit staff members. Assigns audit duties to staff....

Auditor 3

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 10 days ago

Plans assigned audit activities including preparing of audit programs. Performs audits of agency units and functions to determine operational effectiveness and efficiency....

Internal Auditor

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 14 days ago

Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certification in Internal Auditing (CIA) Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) Behavioral Skills : Behavioral skills are critical for determining success in a...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Louisiana

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Louisiana 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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