Audit Jobs in Plainsboro, NJ

In the accounting industry, an Auditor serves a vital role by scrutinizing a company's financial records to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with laws, regulations, and accounting standards. Auditors perform detailed checks on financial statements, systems, and operations, identifying any discrepancies, fraud, or areas of inefficiency. They then prepare audit reports and provide recommendations to enhance internal controls, operational effectiveness, and financial reporting quality. Audits contribute significantly to the transparency, credibility, and reliability of financial information, thus promoting investor confidence, enabling informed decision-making, and facilitating business growth.

An Auditor must possess strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills. They should be meticulous, objective, and ethical, with excellent communication and report-writing abilities. Knowledge of auditing software and information systems is also crucial. While a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is generally required, professional certifications like Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly valued. Prior to becoming an auditor, an individual could gain relevant experience in roles like accounting assistant, financial analyst, or internal control analyst.

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Audit Associate - Fall 2026

  • Edison, NJ (16 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (16 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

You are very client focused and able to deliver high quality audit services through relationship building....

Remote Work

SOX Lead Auditor Consultant

  • New Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (12 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Knowledge of internal audit principles (IIA Standards, and COSO) and IT control frameworks (COBIT, NIST, SANS, and ISO) Familiarity with the following technical areas/platforms beneficial: Operating...

FS & SOX Internal Audit Senior Manager - Risk Advisory

  • Iselin, NJ (21 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iselin, NJ (21 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Prepare scoping and risk assessments or Internal Audit universe using a risk base methodology. Prepare Audit Committee presentations and attend Audit Committee meetings, when necessary....

Seasonal Audit Senior Associate

  • Iselin, NJ (21 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (21 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

while managing the budget; performing an in-charge role as needed + Working with the team to design audit procedures using audit technology and innovation tools....

Senior Internal Auditor

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

external audit....

Remote Work

Senior Auditor

  • East Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

opportunity to learn and grow in your professional career through ongoing training, collaborating with colleagues on multiple engagements, experiencing direct coaching and mentoring from our talented Audit...

Senior Auditor

  • Pennington, NJ (10 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ (10 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Executes audit strategy for the sound application of risk-based auditing by defining audit scope and audit programs, and leverages automation and innovative methods in a timely and high quality manner...

Audit Manager

  • Edison, NJ (16 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (16 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Review and analyze complex audit issuses and provide recommendations. Supervise, mentor and develop a team of audit professionals....

Audit Manager

  • Somerset, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

We are seeking Audit Managers to assist in a variety of projects including but not limited to for-profit, not-for-profit, governmental, and employee benefit plan audits, as well as reviews and compilations...

Audit Manager

  • Iselin, NJ (21 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ (21 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

As an Audit Manager with a specialization in the Insurance industry, you will use your technical and leadership skills to oversee the completion of on-budget financial statement audits....

Aprio PH - Audit Manager, Employee Benefits Plan

  • Clark, NJ (24 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Clark, NJ (24 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Managing and supervising audit teams through audit engagements. Review all work before submission to Audit Senior Manager / Audit Partner for further review....

Night Audit Manager

  • Princeton, NJ (4 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (4 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Perform some Night Audit functions, able to review all Night Audit related functions and able to produce Night Audit reports....

Finance Manager - Internal Audit

  • Somerset, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

GAAP, COSO framework, SOX, and related regulations. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with SOX compliance software. Prior experience with Workiva is a plus....

Audit Manager

  • East Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

This team provides audit services, Review and compilation services and other agreed upon audit procedures to a variety of client sizes and industries....

Resort Night Auditor

  • Jackson, NJ (20 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ (20 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 24 days ago

Night audit experience preferred. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and other shifts as necessary. Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time....

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Plainsboro, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Plainsboro, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.2%
Master's Degree
33.3%
Associate's Degree
5.8%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%



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