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How to hire a junior auditor

Junior auditor hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring junior auditors in the United States:

  • HR departments typically spend 15% of their expenses on recruitment.
  • It usually takes about 12 weeks for a new employee to reach full productivity levels.
  • It typically takes 36-42 days to fill a job opening.
  • The median cost to hire a junior auditor is $1,633.
  • Small businesses spend an average of $1,105 per junior auditor on training each year, while large companies spend $658.
  • There are currently 130,613 junior auditors in the US and 28,897 job openings.
  • Arlington Heights, IL, has the highest demand for junior auditors, with 2 job openings.
  • New York, NY has the highest concentration of junior auditors.

How to hire a junior auditor, step by step

To hire a junior auditor, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a junior auditor:

Here's a step-by-step junior 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 junior auditor job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new junior auditor
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a junior auditor do?

A junior auditor conducts various financial data tests and usually works with the employees of a particular company to plan audits, review internal controls, prepare financial reports, and conduct audit tests. Junior auditors prepare status reports and internal communications. Their also control management, practices, information, and policies. They may additionally analyze contracts, investigate claims, and verify financial documents under a senior accountant's close supervision.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your junior auditor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a junior auditor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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

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

    Type of Junior AuditorDescriptionHourly rate
    Junior AuditorAccountants 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$19-36
    Audit InternshipAn 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
    Auditor SupervisorAn auditor supervisor is a financial professional who manages a staff of audit professionals and controls consulting engagements that evaluate the management and operating practices of a corporate. This supervisor is required to supervise audit planning and fieldwork as well as communicates findings and recommendations to senior management... Show more$28-55
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Audit Reports
    • Financial Statement Preparation
    • Audit Findings
    • Internal Audit
    • Internal Control Procedures
    • Audit Procedures
    • Asset Utilization
    • Audit Plan
    • Audit Programs
    • Compliance Audits
    • SOX
    • CPA
    • Payroll
    • Audit Tests
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    Responsibilities:
    • Manage accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations for internal corporate and bank transactions.
    • Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
    • Control of daily activities; work flow, record processing/storage, coding, DRG's, transcription, and tumor/birth registries.
    • Examine payroll and personnel records to determine worker's compensation coverage.
    • Reduce transaction time and improve Sarbanes-Oxley compliance by developing and implementing new, improve processes for identifying and eliminating obsolete inventory.
    • Develop user documentation, including SAAS reference manuals and training material.
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  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your junior auditor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A junior auditor 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 a junior auditor in South Dakota may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level junior auditor usually earns less than a senior-level junior auditor. Additionally, a junior auditor 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 junior auditor salary

    $56,174yearly

    $27.01 hourly rate

    Entry-level junior auditor salary
    $41,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 16, 2025

    Average junior auditor salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1New Jersey$74,043$36
    2New York$64,926$31
    3California$59,218$28
    4Texas$58,366$28
    5Virginia$54,491$26
    6Arizona$46,976$23

    Average junior auditor salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1W. R. Berkley$68,253$32.813
    2TEOCO$66,164$31.81
    3Perelson Weiner$63,434$30.50
    4S&G$63,059$30.321
    5Sharp Decisions$62,944$30.26
    6BERKLEY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES$62,426$30.015
    7AF Paredes & Co$62,165$29.89
    8ICONMA$60,462$29.072
    9Lloyd's Register$57,447$27.62
    10Robert Half$54,899$26.3956
    11Randstad North America, Inc.$54,589$26.244
    12Lidl US$48,140$23.14
  4. Writing a junior auditor job description

    A junior auditor 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 a junior auditor job description:

    Junior auditor job description example

    Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions company that provides high-end network and security consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients. We are looking for a talented and passionate candidate who would support one of our clients located in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
    Description:

    Protects assets by ensuring compliance with internal control procedures, and regulations. Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation. Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation.

    Responsibilities Include:
    1. Conducting property audits, develops, recommends and implements property administration policies.
    2. Developing plans and programs for achieving and maintaining product quality throughout the item's life cycle
    3. Monitoring operations to prevent the production of defects and to verify adherence to quality plans and requirements
    4. Preparing periodic and special purpose reports as required

    Requirements:

    Five (5) years of experience that may include a combination of work history and education. Experience with asset inventory and reconciliation procedures, ticketing systems, and data bases a plus.

    TS/SCI with Poly Required.
    STRATUM NETWORKS OVERVIEW: Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions company with expert knowledge of implementing secure infrastructure, providing security integration, development, assessment and training solutions. Our high-end network and security consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients create robust, secure network infrastructure, policies, and procedures for local and global, terrestrial and satellite Networks. As leading experts in their fields, our certified and highly experienced network, software development, IT support and security professionals are able to provide the necessary design, implementation, and consulting services to meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical networks. To learn more, visit www.stratumnet.com. Stratum Networks, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.
  5. Post your job

    To find junior auditors for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any junior auditors they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level junior auditors with the right educational background.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your junior auditor job on Zippia to find and attract quality junior auditor candidates.
    • Use niche websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Recruiting junior auditors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

    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 junior auditor

    Once you've decided on a perfect junior auditor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

    It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    To prepare for the new junior auditor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

  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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How much does it cost to hire a junior auditor?

Hiring a junior auditor comes with both the one-time cost per hire and ongoing costs. The cost of recruiting junior auditors involves promoting the job and spending time conducting interviews. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider the cost of junior auditor recruiting as well the ongoing costs of maintaining the new employee.

You can expect to pay around $56,174 per year for a junior auditor, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for junior auditors in the US typically range between $19 and $36 an hour.

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