What is a Staff Auditor?

A staff auditor occupies a non-managerial position within an audit team. This person assists more senior auditors with the completion of various engagement activities, and may work independently on less complex audit tasks. Staff auditors generally work on the more generic auditing tasks, though they may begin to specialize in certain niche areas, such as auditing for nonprofit entities or reviewing derivative transactions.

Staff Auditor Qualifications

A staff auditor is expected to have developed the following qualifications prior to being hired:

A college degree in accounting or a related field, and is either studying for or has passed the CPA examination.
Strong communication skills, since client interactions are a major part of the job.
Teamwork skills, since auditors typically work together, especially on larger audits.
Detail oriented and meticulous, since auditors are expected to dig through client records and spot anomalies.
Strong analytical and related electronic spreadsheet skills, in order to spot anomalies in client records that require further investigation.