How to hire a data processing auditor

How to hire a data processing auditor, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The data processing auditor 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.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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

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   A data processing auditor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, data processing 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.

   This list shows salaries for various types of data processing auditors.

   Type of Data Processing Auditor	Description	Hourly rate
   Data Processing 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	$16-43
   Audit Internship	An audit intern is responsible for assisting the finance department in processing financial reports, analyzing account statements, releasing invoices, and conducting tax audits. Audit interns shadow tenured staff on the operation procedures to familiarize themselves with work processes... Show more	$15-34
   Internal Audit Internship	An internal audit intern is responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties as needed for the financial department under the supervision of tenured staff or a direct manager. Internal audit interns shadow staff on analyzing and preparing documents, familiarizing office operations, writing financial reports, verifying account statements, and escalating financial discrepancies to management for immediate resolution... Show more	$5-34

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Analysis
   • Audit Results
   • SQL
   • Data Entry Errors
   • Data Integrity
   • Epic
   • Audit Reports
   • Computer System
   • HIPAA
   • FDA
   • Clinical Data
   • Audit Findings
   • Analyze Data
   • CMS

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the collection, analysis and verification of managerial payroll information to detect fraud and/or unethical practices.
   • Prepare all files and information samples need for external audits conduct by CMS.
   • Provide group and one on one physician training on CMS requirements and documentation.
   • Approve testing and investigation documentation for FDA compliance and procedural requirements.
   • Reduce transaction time and improve Sarbanes-Oxley compliance by developing and implementing new, improve processes for identifying and eliminating obsolete inventory.
   • Work closely with quality manager with generating reports, mock recalls and GMP audits.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your data processing auditor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A data processing auditor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, data processing auditors' average salary in hawaii is 56% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level data processing auditors earn 62% less than senior-level data processing auditors.
   • Certifications. A data processing auditor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a data processing auditor's salary.

   Average data processing auditor salary

   $56,544yearly

   $27.18 hourly rate

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   Entry-level data processing auditor salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

4. Writing a data processing auditor job description

   A job description for a data processing auditor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a data processing auditor job description:

   Data processing auditor job description example

   You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
   
   Applicants for this job have flexibility to work from home anywhere in the United States. Centene is proud to offer competitive benefits for this position. They are available for review at https:/jobs.centene.com/us/en/benefits The salary range for CO is: $65,000 - 80,000; The salary range for CT is $70,000 - 90,000
   
   Position Purpose: Position Completes data analytics procedures in support of audit programs, reports results, and validates that action plans are implemented. Assist in the performance of detailed review of data analysis procedures, reports of results, and supporting transactions.· Assists in developing the data analytic tests for assigned internal audit projects.
   · Interviews and obtains audit evidence from business owners.
   · Performs independent reviews with the use of data analysis procedures on populations of transactions to validate the adequacy and effectiveness of business processes, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
   · Independently completes analysis, documentation, and reporting in a timely manner and in accordance with Audit Methodology and professional standards.
   · Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of corrective action plans that address audit report findings, and tracks the status of all assigned action plans to completion.
   · Communicates and coordinates with external auditors.
   · Assists Internal Audit management in preparing the annual risk assessment and audit plan.
   · Provides updates to Internal Audit management regarding the status of assigned audits.
   · Performs additional duties as assigned. Education/Experience:
   Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Decision Support, Data Science, or other closely related business field
   Experience with automation systems including Alteryx, Power BI, SAS, Arbutus, Microsoft Excel and other is preferred.
   2+ years of experience in Data analytics, data science or internal audit with data analytics Licenses and Certifications:
   A license in one of the following is preferred:
   Preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
   Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
   Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
   Other Data Sciences Certifications Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right data processing auditor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with data processing auditors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit data processing auditors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your data processing auditor job on Zippia to find and attract quality data processing auditor candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with data processing auditor 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 data processing auditor

   Once you've found the data processing auditor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new data processing auditor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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