Audit Jobs in Newport News, VA

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 Regional

  • Hampton, VA (3 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Hampton, VA (3 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 22 hours ago

Audit Plan - Plan, supervise, and control activities of external reviews as well as scheduled audits and special projects....

Night Auditor

  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Follows audit procedures to balance daily revenue and expense transactions. Produces various reports for management....

Internal Audit Manager

  • Yorktown, VA (13 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Yorktown, VA (13 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Internal Audit Manager Yorktown, VA 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union is currently seeking a full-time Internal Audit Manager to support our Internal Audit Department....

Audit Manager

  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 16 days ago

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

Audit Senior Associate

  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 16 days ago

How you will contribute: Performing detailed audit procedures over various income statement and balance sheet accounts Proactively interacting with key client management to demonstrate your ability...

Internal Audit Manager/Lead

  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Supports the audit plan development process through business leadership meetings, identifying risk, and suggesting audits....

Compliance Coding Auditor

  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

All queries arising from the audit process are managed by the Compliance Auditor. Follows audit plan, completing numerous audits and providing follow-up to coders, management, and physicians....

AUDITOR (I/ II/ Lead /Senior) Non - Competitive Progression

  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

versed in audit processes and completes required training in accordance with NEXCOM and Government Auditing Standards. - Assists with follow up on audit findings. - Effectively communicates audit status...

Auditor

  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Skills and attributes for success: Analyze and audit a variety of accounting systems....

Internal Audit Specialist

  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities The candidate will be supporting the ACT Auditor in conducting compliance and integrity audits/inspections/reviews/audit tests in accordance with international audit standards....

Revenue Audit Manager

  • Portsmouth, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Assists in internal, external, regulatory, and miscellaneous audits as requested. Maintains historical financial and statistical data....

Night Auditor

  • Suffolk, VA (12 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (12 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

Audit Food & Beverage cashiers work and correct discrepancies. Audit Rooms Cashiers work and correct discrepancies. Audit all miscellaneous charges. (Banquets, Bars etc.)...

Senior Auditor

  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (17 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 45+ days ago

The position of Senior performs audit and attest tasks by utilizing a good working knowledge of auditing procedures and their applications as well as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP),...

Internal Auditor

  • Newport News, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 60+ days ago

of department policies, procedures, tools, and audit methodologies....

Night Auditor (PT - Friday and Saturday nights)

  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Williamsburg, VA (19 miles from Newport News, VA)
  • 90+ days ago

Backs and give change Perform periodic maintenance function in PMS Adjustments to Revenue including room rate, F&B package and Spa/Golf package End of Day procedures including completing the night audit...

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Newport News, VA

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Newport News, VA 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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