Auditor Jobs in Palos Heights, IL

An auditor in the banking industry has the role of assessing, evaluating, and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. They perform regular audits of a bank's financial transactions, accounting records, and operational procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Their responsibilities also involve detecting any fraudulent activities, providing recommendations for improvements, and preparing audit reports. They regularly communicate with management and regulatory bodies about audit results and changes in regulations.

To fulfill these roles effectively, auditors in the banking industry need to possess a strong foundation in accounting and finance, solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. They should be proficient with accounting software and other related IT tools. In terms of qualifications, a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required, and most employers prefer individuals who hold professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Prior roles that provide relevant experience for this position include being an Accountant, Financial Analyst, or a Risk Management Specialist within the banking sector.

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Guest Service Agent / Night Auditor

  • Downers Grove, IL (16 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (16 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Ability to understand and adhere to proper credit, check cashing, and cash handling policies and procedures. Knowledge of how to properly secure guest information....

Futures Brokerage Reconciliation Specialist

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Summary: We are seeking a Brokerage Fee Reconciliation Specialist to join our Client Service Group. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of brokerage fee...

Auditor I

  • Rosemont, IL (24 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (24 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated...

Auditor - AML and Financial Crimes - R140683

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 11 days ago

at Northern Trust Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description About Northern Trust: Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial...

IT Auditor II

  • Cicero, IL (12 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Cicero, IL (12 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market...

IT Senior Auditor

  • Rosemont, IL (24 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (24 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market...

Senior Auditor I

  • Cicero, IL (12 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Cicero, IL (12 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated...

Senior Auditor I

  • Rosemont, IL (24 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (24 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated...

Senior Auditor - Munster

  • Munster, IN (16 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Munster, IN (16 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Certifications include but are not limited to CBA (Certified Bank Auditor), CFSA (Certified Financial Services Auditor), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CRP (Certified Risk Professional) and CPA (...

Senior Auditor, Risk Management

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 23 days ago

You have a comprehensive knowledge of auditing practices, accounting standards, regulatory requirements and risk Management principles and knowledge of Retail Banking within a large financial institution...

Internal Auditor Regulatory (Senior Associate)

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 25 days ago

Perform risk-based assessments and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including those related to regulatory reporting, finance data, Identity and Access Management...

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Senior IT Auditor

  • Rosemont, IL (24 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (24 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Assist and execute operational IT risk-based audits to assess control design and operating effectiveness. Assist in the development of audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and...

Internal Auditor Sr - Technology

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Executes procedures supporting external audit of internal controls, business processes, and account balances....

Senior Compliance Auditor

  • North Riverside, IL (12 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Riverside, IL (12 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Internal Audit is responsible for providing assurance and guidance across all lines of business (i.e. core banking deposits / lending, mortgage lending, wealth management, leasing, insurance premium...

Compliance Auditor

  • Lincolnwood, IL (23 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lincolnwood, IL (23 miles from Palos Heights, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Internal Audit is responsible for providing assurance and guidance across all lines of business (i.e. core banking deposits / lending, mortgage lending, wealth management, leasing, insurance premium...

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Salary for Auditor Jobs in Palos Heights, IL

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Highest Education Level

Auditors in Palos Heights, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
41.3%
Master's Degree
19.6%
High School or GED
17.6%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.9%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.1%
Some High School
0.6%