Audit Jobs in Columbia, MD

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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Night Auditor

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

Night Audit Job Title: Night Auditor Status: NON-EXEMPT Reports to : General Manager Position Summary: The Night Auditor is responsible for the prompt and efficient balancing of the day’s transactions...

Hotel Night Auditor

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

Night Audit Job Title: Night Auditor Status: NON-EXEMPT Reports to : General Manager Position Summary: The Night Auditor is responsible for the prompt and efficient balancing of the days transactions...

Part Time Hotel Night Auditor/Front Desk Agent

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 hour ago

Night Audit Job Title: Part Time Night Auditor/ Front Desk Status: NON-EXEMPT Reports to : General Manager Position Summary: The Night Auditor/ Front Desk Agent is responsible for the prompt and efficient...

Manager Internal Audit

  • Columbia, MD
  • 3 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 3 hours ago

The Senior Audit Manager is responsible for the audit results communicated in the audit reports, provides direct supervision and management to Audit Managers and Auditors in executing their duties efficiently...

Audit Manager - Nonprofit, Higher Education, Public Sector

  • Tysons Corner, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 15 hours ago

How you will contribute: Reviewing audit engagement procedures performed by the audit team in a timely and professional manner Performing detailed audit procedures over various income statement and...

Internal Audit Manager (Manager II, Grade M2)

  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

, and forensic audits, including audits of both enterprise-level and department-level control environments....

Internal Audit - Director

  • Tysons Corner, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Capability to lead the internal audit practice independently, with a strategic vision for growth and development....

Staff Auditor I-IV - Washington DC

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

audits and support services;** **Drafting survey and audit briefs describing results work;** **Reviewing corrective actions on prior audit findings and evaluating the adequacy of those corrective actions...

Audit Senior Associate

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Auditor

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

You will prepare balance sheets and audit statements, and all documents related to finance, accounting, and auditing....

Lead Auditor - Risk & Operations

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Document key risks, controls, audit test procedures, test results, and audit conclusions. + Prepare professional audit reports on observations identified in the course of audit work and collaborate...

Senior Auditor

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Audit Readiness (FIAR)....

Audit Manager - Public Sector

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 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

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

professional auditing knowledge....

Audit Senior Associate- Public Sector

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

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

Demographic Data for Columbia, MD

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Columbia, MD 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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