How to hire an auditor

How to hire an auditor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step auditor hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the auditor you need to hire. Certain auditor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An auditor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, auditors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of auditor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Auditor	Description	Hourly rate
   Auditor	Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time... Show more	$16-40
   Corporate Accountant	A corporate accountant is a professional who prepares financial statements and maintains financial records of an organization to ensure that they comply with laws, regulations, and the organization's policies. Corporate accountants are required to analyze financial statements to help executives make financial decisions for the organization... Show more	$22-42
   Tax Professional	A tax professional is responsible for conducting tax procedures, ensuring that all tax documents are filed timely and accurately. Tax professionals review financial statements, verify adjustments, and resolve account discrepancies... Show more	$14-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Audit Reports
   • Customer Service
   • Financial Statements
   • Audit Findings
   • Audit Procedures
   • Payroll
   • Advanced Computer
   • Internal Audit
   • CPA
   • Corrective Action
   • CMS
   • Medicaid
   • CPT
   • Audit Results

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead FDA readiness audits and participate in regulatory inspections.
   • Manage the collection, analysis and verification of managerial payroll information to detect fraud and/or unethical practices.
   • Work with department analyst to create measurement tools and methods for communicating results and managing QA analysis in compiling/reporting results.
   • Perform semi-annual financial audits w/ externally contract CPA to validate accounts payable and receivables.
   • Develop and facilitate training for SOX process owners and other stakeholders using Microsoft PowerPoint.
   • Work efficiently and effectively with various process owners to develop SOX specific business processes and mating documentation controls.

   More auditor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your auditor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An auditor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, auditors' average salary in mississippi is 53% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level auditors 58% less than senior-level auditors.
   • Certifications. An auditor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an auditor's salary.

   Average auditor salary

   $54,853yearly

   $26.37 hourly rate

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   Entry-level auditor salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 29, 2025

   Average auditor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$82,430	$40
   2	New Jersey	$82,252	$40
   3	New York	$73,111	$35
   4	Maryland	$70,966	$34
   5	California	$69,861	$34
   6	Virginia	$69,064	$33
   7	Massachusetts	$65,155	$31
   8	Pennsylvania	$58,344	$28
   9	Illinois	$57,316	$28
   10	North Carolina	$55,825	$27
   11	Texas	$55,329	$27
   12	Ohio	$51,747	$25
   13	Michigan	$50,067	$24
   14	Colorado	$49,781	$24
   15	Georgia	$49,281	$24
   16	Louisiana	$49,231	$24
   17	Arizona	$48,304	$23
   18	Utah	$48,296	$23
   19	Florida	$47,602	$23
   20	Minnesota	$47,084	$23

   Average auditor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Microsoft	$116,556	$56.04
   2	Google	$112,600	$54.13
   3	PayPal	$107,716	$51.79	2
   4	NVIDIA	$104,199	$50.10	2
   5	Apple	$99,454	$47.81
   6	ResMed	$97,192	$46.73
   7	eBay	$97,110	$46.69
   8	Novartis	$97,023	$46.65	1
   9	Intel	$96,900	$46.59
   10	Boehringer Ingelheim	$96,325	$46.31
   11	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$95,073	$45.71	5
   12	BP America Inc	$95,001	$45.67
   13	Wind River	$94,750	$45.55
   14	Citi	$94,486	$45.43
   15	Barclays	$94,292	$45.33
   16	Stepan	$92,761	$44.60
   17	UBS	$92,681	$44.56
   18	Dolby Laboratories	$91,906	$44.19
   19	Pwc	$91,707	$44.09	3
   20	DTCC	$91,102	$43.80

4. Writing an auditor job description

   A good auditor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an auditor job description:

   Auditor job description example

   Asset Auditor QS1 (Government) - 2244808Description AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Department of Defense. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers' mission.
   
   RIS I is the delivery of regional IT services to the end user. We offer support of end user devices including desktop, workplace peripherals, and voice and video devices. We support local and campus area networks, including wireless and cable plant.
   
   AT&T has an opening for a Asset Auditor to protect assets by ensuring compliance with internal control procedures and regulations.
   The job duties of the Asset Auditor are as follows:
   
   Protect assets by ensuring compliance with internal control procedures, and regulations.
   Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
   Verify assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.
   Conduct property audits, develops, recommends and implements property administration policies.
   Develop plans and programs for achieving and maintaining product quality throughout the item's life cycle.
   Monitors operations to prevent the production of defects and to verify adherence to quality plans and requirements.
   Prepare periodic and special purpose reports as required.
   
   Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)
   Required Qualifications: The Asset Auditor shall have five (5) years of experience that may include a combination of work history and education. A master's degree is equivalent to 6 years of experience, a bachelor's degree is equivalent to 4 years of experience and an Associate's degree is equivalent to 2 years of experience. The degree must be from an accredited college or university. In order to be considered for this position, you must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
   Desired Qualifications: 8570 Certification.
   Ready to join our team? Apply Today!
   Job Field - Government LogisticsPrimary Location - Maryland-COLUMBIASchedule - Full-time Shift - Day JobEmployee Status - RegularJob Posting: Oct 14, 2022, 4:00:00 AM - Unposting Date: Nov 4, 2022, 4:00:00 AMJob Level - Associate/First Level Manager

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right auditor 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 auditor job on Zippia to find and recruit auditor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit auditors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   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 auditor

   Once you've selected the best auditor 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new auditor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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