Audit Jobs in Mississippi

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 Courtyard Memphis Southaven Southaven, MS

  • Southaven, MS
  • 5 hours ago
  • Southaven, MS
  • 5 hours ago

Run the night audit final, after ensuring all revenue is in balance. Attend to guest needs at the front desk. Fundamentals High school education or equivalent experience is required....

Night Auditor

  • Starkville, MS
  • 6 hours ago
  • Starkville, MS
  • 6 hours ago

, and the like to each guest's account daily Verify all account entries are balanced; notate and settle any discrepancies uncovered in audit to appropriately settle guest accounts....

Revenue Auditor I

  • Vicksburg, MS
  • 2 days ago
  • Vicksburg, MS
  • 2 days ago

Investigates and reports to supervisor any discrepancies determined through Audit process. Prepares journal entries to record daily revenue and/or cashier activity....

Night Auditor

  • Southaven, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Southaven, MS
  • 3 days ago

Run the night audit final, after ensuring all revenue is in balance. Attend to guest needs at the front desk. Fundamentals High school education or equivalent experience is required....

Audit Director, Risk Transformation

  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 3 days ago

We are committed to growing our audit staff significantly as we continue to expand and enhance the Internal Audit Group....

Internal Auditor - Capital Projects

  • Gulfport, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Gulfport, MS
  • 3 days ago

Maintain compliance with GIAS standards and internal audit procedures. Promote cooperation and foster teamwork to accomplish audit objectives....

Internal Auditor

  • Robinsonville, MS
  • 3 days ago
  • Robinsonville, MS
  • 3 days ago

Prepares and follows Audit programs to conduct Audits....

Audit Manager

  • Jackson, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 8 days ago

Review and analyze complex audit issuses and provide recommendations. Supervise, mentor and develop a team of audit professionals....

Senior Audit Manager with FAST PARTNERSHIP track

  • Hernando, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Hernando, MS
  • 8 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage multiple audit engagements across various industries, with a strong emphasis on non-profit and governmental audits Supervise, mentor, and develop audit team members...

Senior Audit Manager with FAST PARTNERSHIP track

  • Horn Lake, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Horn Lake, MS
  • 8 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage multiple audit engagements across various industries, with a strong emphasis on non-profit and governmental audits Supervise, mentor, and develop audit team members...

Senior Audit Manager with FAST PARTNERSHIP track

  • Southaven, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Southaven, MS
  • 8 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage multiple audit engagements across various industries, with a strong emphasis on non-profit and governmental audits Supervise, mentor, and develop audit team members...

Senior Audit Manager with FAST PARTNERSHIP track

  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Olive Branch, MS
  • 8 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage multiple audit engagements across various industries, with a strong emphasis on non-profit and governmental audits Supervise, mentor, and develop audit team members...

Senior Audit Manager with FAST PARTNERSHIP track

  • Walls, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Walls, MS
  • 8 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage multiple audit engagements across various industries, with a strong emphasis on non-profit and governmental audits Supervise, mentor, and develop audit team members...

Senior Audit Manager with FAST PARTNERSHIP track

  • Byhalia, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Byhalia, MS
  • 8 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage multiple audit engagements across various industries, with a strong emphasis on non-profit and governmental audits Supervise, mentor, and develop audit team members...

Senior Audit Manager with FAST PARTNERSHIP track

  • Coldwater, MS
  • 8 days ago
  • Coldwater, MS
  • 8 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage multiple audit engagements across various industries, with a strong emphasis on non-profit and governmental audits Supervise, mentor, and develop audit team members...

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Mississippi

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Mississippi 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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