Audit Jobs in South Plainfield, 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 Manager

  • Elizabeth, NJ (14 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (14 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

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

Audit Manager- Enterprise Risk Managemenet

  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

management of auditable units Tracks and manages audit resources to meet the audit budget and audit plan mandates....

Audit Senior Manager - Risk Management

  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Experience drafting and negotiating findings and audit reports....

Audit Manager

  • Somerset, NJ (7 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerset, NJ (7 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day 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...

Senior Internal Audit Associate - Governance, Risk, & Compliance Technology

  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

As a Technology Senior Internal Audit Associate within the Cybersecurity and Technology Controls Team, you will execute the annual audit plan, participate in audit engagements by performing audit testing...

Senior Internal Audit Associate - Global Sales and Research

  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

As a Senior Associate in the Global Sales and Research audit team within the Commercial Investment Banking Audit team, you will lead all aspects of the audit lifecycle including, planning, fieldwork...

Audit Manager

  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day 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....

Internal Audit Associate - Jersey City, NJ

  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Internal Audit teams in the future, based on performance and demand....

Senior Internal Auditor

  • New York City, NY (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

(CIA, CISA, CPA, CFE, or other equivalent) Understanding of internal control concepts, internal auditing standards, risk assessment practices, COSO three lines of defense, etc....

Audit Manager II- Corporate Functions

  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Strong understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices. Strong understanding of internal control concepts and application of such....

Financial Auditor- Staffing

  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

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Manager of Audit I- Enterprise Risk Management

  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Strong understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices. Strong understanding of internal control concepts and application of such....

Auditor II- Treasury/Finance

  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (20 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices. Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting....

Sr. IT Auditor

  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

observations, and verifying audit issue closure Prepare audit planning documents, audit announcement letters, and audit work programs ensuring complete coverage and analysis of key areas Assist in...

Aprio PH - Audit Manager, Employee Benefits Plan

  • Clark, NJ (6 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Clark, NJ (6 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

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

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Salary for Audit Jobs in South Plainfield, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Audits in South Plainfield, 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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