Internal Audit Accountant

Alternate Titles: Auditor, Internal Auditor, Auditor-in-Charge, Assurance Manager, Audit Manager, Internal Audit Director, Assurance Senior, Audit Partner, Deputy for Audit, Financial Auditor

Career driven auditors in today’s global economy must have excellent communication and people skills as they will work with a broad cross-section of America’s melting pot. These individuals are self-starters with a keen sense of time management, technical, organization and analytical skills. The experience and technical knowledge level of Audit Accountants will dictate the tasks assigned and the degree of supervision required; levels of Internal Audit Accountants include Senior, 1-3 Years' Experience and Entry-Level.  The Audit Accountant reports to the Audit Manager in larger organizations.

The technology used in this occupation is cutting edge and new versions are always on the horizon. Auditor will work with Enterprise Resource Planning ERP Software, for example SAP, compliance software, financial analysis software, time accounting tracking software and must be expert in MS Excel. 

Education, Experience, & Certifications

• Bachelor’s in accounting or finance
• 3+ years’ experience
• CPA or CMA are strongly preferred by many companies

• Bachelor’s in accounting or finance
• 1-3 years’ experience

• Bachelor’s in accounting or finance
• Internships or summer employment in this field strongly preferred
• Must be self-starter with strong time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be required of all entry level candidates

Typical Duties May Include:

• Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures
• Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies
• Prepare detailed reports on audit findings
• Supervise auditing of establishments, and determine scope of investigation required
• Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities
• Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions
• Examine records and interview workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations
• Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity
• Review data about material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income, and expenditures
• Confer with company officials about financial and regulatory matters
• Examine whether the organization's objectives are reflected in its management activities, and whether employees understand the objectives