Audit Jobs in Virginia

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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Hotel Night Auditor

  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 hours ago

Accurately completing all Night Audit tasks, such as balancing daily postings and revenue Handling Express checkouts ensuring their completion....

Internal Audit - Director

  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • 8 hours ago

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

Sr Internal Auditor - Financial Crimes

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Possess knowledge of Truist Audit Services audit software and business specific software....

Relief Night Auditor, Shenandoah National Park

  • Luray, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Luray, VA
  • 1 day ago

** + Run night audit function, reconcile credit card payments, input sales and manual sales sheets, understand guest folio, explanation of billing and how to make any needed corrections + Review pending...

Auditor

  • Toano, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Toano, VA
  • 1 day ago

Assists the Internal Audit Manager, and/or Director in the preparation and completion of various types of audits while following the department's audit methodology....

Senior Auditor

  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago

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

Lead Auditor - Risk & Operations

  • McLean, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 1 day 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...

Insurance Audit Manager - Louisville, KY (Remote)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Lets grow your career as an **Insurance Audit Manager** supporting our Louisville practice....

Audit Manager - Credit Risk

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Possess knowledge of Truist Audit Services audit software and business specific software....

Senior Auditor

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Applies advanced audit concepts and techniques to document, analyze and evaluate systems of internal controls. Routinely directs efforts of audit team to accomplish audit objectives....

Internal Auditor II - Finance & Reg Reporting

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Possess knowledge of Truist Audit Services audit software and business specific software....

Audit Director

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago

with the Senior Associate Vice President for Audit and Compliance in the development of risk assessments and audit work plans....

Senior Auditor

  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago

Audit Readiness (FIAR)....

Internal Auditor

  • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Belvoir, VA
  • 1 day ago

Oversees, leads, plans and conducts financial and compliance (system and operational) audits following General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)/Generally Accepted Government Audit Standards (GAGAS...

Audit Director

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Job Responsibilities: + Responsible for managing activities of the Internal Audit Department, which includes the execution of projects included on the Audit Plan, as well as the supervision of audit...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Virginia

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Virginia 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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