How to hire a traveling auditor

How to hire a traveling auditor, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your traveling 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 traveling auditor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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

   Type of Traveling Auditor	Description	Hourly rate
   Traveling 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	$14-42
   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
   Auditor Supervisor	An 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

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Travel Expense Reports
   • SAP Accounts
   • IRS
   • Travel Regulations
   • Amex
   • Process Improvement

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the collection, analysis and verification of managerial payroll information to detect fraud and/or unethical practices.
   • Process and audit travel and expense reports ensuring compliance with company policy as well as IRS regulations.
   • Support GL regarding travel audit, journal entry support, account analysis and monthly reconciliations.
   • Analyze revenues, balance sheet account reconciliations, prepare gross profit flash and month end close in a timely manner.
   • Audit report to ensure correct division, cost center and GL account are submit, correctly, for each expense type.
   • Issue checks via on-line A/P system, monitor cash, bank and internal control account reconciliation as well as A/R collections.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, traveling auditors' average salary in hawaii is 55% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level traveling auditors earn 65% less than senior-level traveling auditors.
   • Certifications. A traveling 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 traveling auditor's salary.

   Average traveling auditor salary

   $52,733yearly

   $25.35 hourly rate

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   Entry-level traveling auditor salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a traveling auditor job description

   A traveling 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a traveling auditor job description:

   Traveling auditor job description example

   Health Safety and Environmental Auditor
   
   Chicago, IL
   
   National | Travel | Remote
   
   HazTek Safety Management is the largest and most diverse team of full-time construction safety experts in North America. The Company is known for our professional consulting services and premium safety solutions for small contractors to large Fortune 100 companies. HazTek is growing and seeking outstanding performers to join our team.
   
   We offer a first-class compensation and benefits package. Please go to www.haztekinc.com to learn more about our Company.
   
   The HSE Auditor supports specific client needs nationally by ensuring best practices are implemented, safety compliance requirements are met, and enhance a culture of safety.
   
   + Audit all aspects of construction job sites and facilities ensuring OSHA compliance
   
   + Ensure applicable laws, regulations, and EHS requirements are communicated to project team members and contractors
   
   + Provide technical consulting for safety-related issues
   
   + Coordinate incident investigations, documentation, reporting, and follow-up
   
   + Conduct comprehensive on-site safety assessments and verifying effective corrective actions are being completed
   
   + Monitoring contractor field activity to ensure compliance with OSHA and General Contractor's safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements
   
   + Minimum 10 years of direct safety experience
   
   + Owners Representative experience required
   
   + Degree in a safety related field is preferred
   
   + Proven experience auditing large and small scale facilities and construction projects
   
   + Advance knowledge OSHA safety standards
   
   + Superb time management skills, able to switch gears and prioritize schedule based on needs of projects
   
   + Excellent verbal and written communication is vital
   
   + Advanced Microsoft Office, safety audit programs, data bases, and other job specific computer programs.
   
   Travel and Schedule Requirements:
   
   + Overnight travel will be 2 - 3 weeks per month, Monday - Friday
   
   + Weekends not expected but possible
   
   + Regional (local) travel can be expected 1 week per month
   
   + Remote 1 week per month
   
   + HazTek arranges and pays travel expenses to include airfare, lodging, per diem, rental car.
   
   + Overtime will be required | Up to 50 -60 hours per week based on project needs
   
   + 5 days of vacation every 3 months
   
   + Ability to start a new career opportunity on or about the first week in January 2023
   
   We are committed to building an environment of inclusion and acceptance which values diversity across all areas of the organization; an environment in which all employees can contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
   
   Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status
   
   Integrity | Compassion | Dependability | Support | Accountability
   
   Safety Manager, Site Safety Officer, Safety Technician, Safety Coordinator, Safety Specialist, Energy Marshal, Safety Director, Project Safety Manager, EHS Manager, Construction, Health and Safety Officer, OSHA, CHST, SSHO, HSO
   
   ID: 2022-2264
   
   External Company Name: Haztek Inc.

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5. Post your job

   To find traveling 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 traveling auditors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level traveling 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 traveling auditor job on Zippia to find and recruit traveling auditor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with traveling 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 traveling auditor

   Once you've selected the best traveling 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 equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new traveling 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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