Auditors

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Auditor responsible for examining and analyzing accounting records to assess the financial status of establishments. Duties include conducting audits, evaluating finances for tax liability, and preparing detailed reports on findings. The role demands strong critical thinking and communication skills, along with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP. If you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy solving complex problems, this role may be a perfect fit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-implementation audits to determine system functionality.
• Evaluate taxpayer finances to establish tax liability.
• Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Writing

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

Microsoft SQL Server

Intuit QuickBooks

Job description

Auditor

What Do Auditor Do?

Position Description Examine and analyze accounting records to determine financial status of establishment and prepare financial reports concerning operating procedures.

Auditor Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-implementation audits to determine if systems and programs under development will work as planned.
• Evaluate taxpayer finances to determine tax liability, using knowledge of interest and discount rates, annuities, valuation of stocks and bonds, and amortization valuation of depletable assets.
• Produce up-to-the-minute information, using internal computer systems, to allow management to base decisions on actual, not historical, data.
• Confer with company officials about financial and regulatory matters.
• Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
• Direct activities of personnel engaged in filing, recording, compiling, and transmitting financial records.

What an Auditor Should Know

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Related Job Titles for this Occupation:

• Account Auditor
• Railroad Auditor
• Accounting Auditor
• Traveling Auditor
• Tax Associate

Tools Auditors Use

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• Data entry software
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Spreadsheet software
• Microsoft Visio
• Structured query language SQL
• Microsoft Dynamics
• SAS
• IBM Notes
• Microsoft Visual Basic
• Google Docs
• UNIX
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Intuit QuickBooks
• Oracle PeopleSoft