How to hire an audit technician

How to hire an audit technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step audit technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an audit technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new audit technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The audit technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect audit technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of audit technician salaries for various roles:

   Type of Audit Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Audit Technician	Environmental science and protection technicians monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination, including those affecting public health. In addition, they work to ensure that environmental violations are prevented.	$20-58
   Laboratory Analyst	A Laboratory Analyst helps conduct experiments, run laboratory tests, and analyze results. They compile and record data for the documentation needed for testing and report preparation.	$14-29
   Environmental Services Supervisor	Environmental services supervisors direct and administer a healthcare facility's housekeeping program to maintain sanitation and occupational health. They help departments in charge of the cleanup, sanitation, pest control, housekeeping, and laundry... Show more	$14-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Internal Audit
   • Audit Process
   • Audit Reports
   • Audit Findings
   • Windows
   • Internal Controls
   • Technical Support
   • ISO
   • Financial Statements
   • ERP
   • Audit Results
   • Office Equipment
   • Test Results
   • Treasury

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and oversee daily A/C unit repair tickets.
   • Develop a program for medical facilities with in-house x-ray capabilities to achieve EPA compliance for metallic discharge.
   • Manage vendor billing disputes for southwestern region from initiation to documentation of resolution while ensuring compliance with SOX guidelines.
   • Collect and process environmental water samples for EPA analysis.
   • Lead RCRA workshop training at ECA HQ seminars.
   • Perform HVAC repairs, compressor diagnosis and appliance repairs.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your audit technician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An audit technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an audit technician in Montana may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level audit technician usually earns less than a senior-level audit technician. Additionally, an audit technician with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average audit technician salary

   $72,054yearly

   $34.64 hourly rate

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   Entry-level audit technician salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

   Average audit technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$92,912	$45
   2	Virginia	$92,238	$44
   3	Delaware	$89,300	$43
   4	New Jersey	$88,755	$43
   5	Maryland	$83,075	$40
   6	Texas	$83,047	$40
   7	Pennsylvania	$82,848	$40
   8	Colorado	$74,939	$36
   9	California	$74,847	$36
   10	Ohio	$74,011	$36
   11	North Carolina	$73,801	$35
   12	Illinois	$69,770	$34
   13	Missouri	$68,919	$33
   14	Minnesota	$66,425	$32
   15	Georgia	$62,903	$30
   16	Montana	$62,065	$30
   17	Florida	$58,029	$28

   Average audit technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	PayPal	$145,842	$70.12
   2	Citi	$126,949	$61.03
   3	Morgan Stanley	$118,422	$56.93	3
   4	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$116,141	$55.84	22
   5	General Electric	$101,365	$48.73	3
   6	Lurie	$101,357	$48.73
   7	DuPont	$93,187	$44.80
   8	Comcast	$91,235	$43.86
   9	AmTrust Financial	$90,609	$43.56	5
   10	Wells Fargo	$90,419	$43.47
   11	CNA Insurance	$88,802	$42.69
   12	NiSource	$86,120	$41.40
   13	EPCO Holdings, Inc.	$83,718	$40.25	10
   14	Selective Insurance	$83,483	$40.14	2
   15	Adyen	$83,040	$39.92
   16	Verizon Communications	$82,900	$39.86
   17	Sysco	$80,850	$38.87	6
   18	CarMax	$69,141	$33.24	1
   19	Spirit Airlines	$65,367	$31.43
   20	Randstad North America, Inc.	$61,761	$29.69

4. Writing an audit technician job description

   An audit technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an audit technician job description:

   Audit technician job description example

   When you join Verizon
   
   Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We're a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward - and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.
   
   What you'll be doing...
   
   As a member of the Network Technology Audit team, driving continuous improvement is what we are all about and you will support our efforts through providing objective evaluations of our technology processes to make us better. You'll gain exposure to the diverse aspects of our business through collaborating with different business leaders related to our technology controls, processes, and systems. The work you perform is critical to reducing risk and providing solutions that protect our company, our employees and our shareholders.
   
   * Developing and executing technology-based audits and systems /application control assessments during complex business process reviews.
   * Learning the functions being audited to verify the effectiveness of existing technology controls.
   * Identifying technology control risks to improve process effectiveness.
   * Developing action plans and communicating concise recommendations to management.
   * Identifying risks associated with new technology.
   * Participating in department initiatives to further develop the Internal Audit function.
   
   Where you'll be working:
   
   In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
   
   What we're looking for...
   
   You're a team player who enjoys collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve winning outcomes. You understand the importance of keeping the lines of communication across all levels to earn trust. You listen carefully with an intent to understand. You like digging into the details and coming up with recommendations that will have a big impact.
   
   You'll need to have:
   
   * Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
   * Four or more years of relevant work experience.
   * Auditing experience in at least one of the following areas: security administration, security operations, UNIX, Linux, system architecture, or network operations.
   * Technical experience in at least one of the following areas: network engineering, network operations, maintenance engineering, network planning, AWS, Azure.
   * Knowledge of IP networking.
   * Willingness to travel up to 25%.
   
   Even better if you have one or more of the following:
   
   * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related technical field.
   * CISA and/or CISSP certification.
   * Experience with Linux, Unix, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic, no SQL, AWS, and/or Azure.
   * Technology audit experience in a public accounting firm.
   
   If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above.
   
   Equal Employment Opportunity
   
   We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.
   
   COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
   
   NYC candidates: Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for onsite and hybrid NYC roles. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical or religious reasons). Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right audit technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your audit technician job on Zippia to find and recruit audit technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with audit technician candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new audit technician

   Once you've selected the best audit technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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