Audit Jobs in Schenectady, NY

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

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 17 hours ago

Requires 24 undergraduate and/or graduate semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing and minimum of two years' experience in accounting or finance....

Hotel Night Auditor

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 1 day ago

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Audits the daily guestledger Handles all end-of-day accounting functions including posting daily room rates and roomtax Ensures accuracy of all charges toguest folios...

Public Accounting Audit Manager

  • Schenectady, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Schenectady, NY
  • 2 days ago

A top accounting firm is adding an Audit Manager to the New York office....

Auditor 3

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 2 days ago

five years of experience in an accounting or auditing position....

Auditor 1 or Trainee (NY HELPS)

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Duties include researching organizational functions to define audit scope, assisting in developing audit plans and schedules, and participating in entrance conferences to communicate audit objectives...

Auditor 1/Auditor Trainee 1/Auditor Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 6 days ago

Ensure grantee compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F -Audit Requirements. Obtain and review Single Audit Reports as required....

Public Accounting Audit Manager

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 7 days ago

A top accounting firm is adding an Audit Manager to the New York office....

Audit Associate - Public Accounting

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Audit Associate Functions: Lead audit projects as well as the client audit teams Conduct audits of financial statements, reviews and compilations as well as involvement with corporate and individual...

Auditor 2

  • Latham, NY (9 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Latham, NY (9 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Utilizes generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and standards when conducting audits. Assists in planning audit activities, including specific audit tasks and the audit schedule....

US Financial Auditor

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 17 days ago

Key Responsibilities: General Accounting & Audit Functions: Conduct financial and compliance audits. Perform audits of internal controls over financial reporting....

Night Auditor

  • Latham, NY (9 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Latham, NY (9 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 22 days ago

Organizes previous shifts paperwork, closes and balances all room accounts and vouchers, investigates and analyzes out of balance situations, runs trial balance reports and night audit....

Internal Audit Manager

  • Castleton on Hudson, NY (22 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Castleton on Hudson, NY (22 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Assignments are general in nature, so the Internal Audit Manager exercises independent auditing judgment in carrying out established audit procedures and policies....

Senior Auditor

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards....

Auditor

  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, NY (8 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards. Minimum of three years experience as an auditor....

Financial and Operational - Sr Auditor

  • Glenmont, NY (17 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glenmont, NY (17 miles from Schenectady, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Develop a risk-based audit program, including audit procedures, schedules, and key milestones. Execute the audit work program, performing analytical, transactional, and control testing....

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Schenectady, NY

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Schenectady, NY 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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