Cost Auditor – Entry Level

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an entry-level Auditor to conduct audits of financial, management, and administrative procedures across divisions. You will interview personnel, test controls, analyze data, and review documents to ensure compliance and support findings.

You will develop detailed audit reports outlining findings and recommended improvements, and assist other auditors to maximize efficiency. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, business admin, or related field.
• No previous work experience required.
• Knowledge of auditing principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Audit financial, management, and admin procedures across divisions to ensure compliance.
• Interview personnel, test controls, analyze practices, and review documentation to support findings.
• Develop detailed audit reports with findings and improvement recommendations.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conducts audits of the financial, management, and administrative procedures of assigned divisions, providers, departments, and various lines of businesses throughout the organization to ensure that procedures are in compliance.
• Audits include interviewing key personnel, conducting testing, evaluating internal controls, analyzing existing financial and management practices to determine effectiveness, and reviewing relevant documentation to support findings.
• Develops detailed reports on each audit conducted.
• Reports include a review of findings and an identification of recommendation to correct any deficiencies and methods for improvement to processes.
• Conducts testing of corrective actions as identified.
• Conducts special audit studies for management, such as those required to discover controls for prevention of fraud.
• Prepares reports of findings and recommendations for management.
• Assists other auditors in completing their assignments as a means of maximizing audit efficiency and thus reducing lost time and involvement of corporate personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree - Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other job related field of study.
• No previous work experience required.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of auditing.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of financial data.
• Ability to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations for analyzed data.
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents and interviewing individuals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with persons at all levels.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in auditing principles and practices, with a strong ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable recommendations. Proficient in conducting audits, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance across various organizational divisions.