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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Senior Manager Internal Audit for Operational Risk

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

Support the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, audit approach and related practices....

Life Science Audit Manager

  • East Brunswick, NJ (9 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (9 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

operations of the audit engagement from staffing, planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, financial reporting and the conclusion Provide supervision, training and support to the engagement staff and...

Technology Audit Manager, Vice President - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

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

As a Technology Audit Manager on the Chief Data & Analytics Office team, you will develop and execute the annual audit plan, manage audit engagements, oversee and perform audit testing, manage audit...

Audit Manager I- Cyber/IT Risk

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

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

Auditor- Banking

  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Position based in Morris County NJ. 3+ years experience with bank audit/BSA/AML. CPA /CIA/CAMS a plus. Hybrid schedule. No travel....

Internal Audit Senior Associate - 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 Employee Platforms Audit Team, you will execute the annual audit plan, participate in audit engagements by performing audit testing, and participate...

IT 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

, IT governance, systems development, physical security), determine internal audit scope, and develop annual plans Perform risk-based audit/consultative fieldwork, including risk assessment, conducting...

Internal Audit Manager - ERP Implementation & Analytics

  • Nutley, NJ (21 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nutley, NJ (21 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and...

Senior Auditor

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

Audit Execution: Assists Audit Manager or Senior Audit Manager with the execution of audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting....

Senior Internal Audit Associate - Markets: Commodities, CEM, and Digital Markets

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

Job responsibilities Plan, execute and document audit reports, including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue...

Sr. Auditor (Hybrid)

  • Secaucus, NJ (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Prepare initial drafts of audit reports for submission to internal audit manager prior to review by Internal Audit VP and Director....

Audit Manager

  • Livingston, NJ (15 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Livingston, NJ (15 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Though Crowe has various different business units, Audit & Assurance is one of the largest practices. Learn more about our Audit & Assurance team!...

Quality Assurance Audit Associate

  • Princeton, NJ (18 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (18 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

audit findings Internal and External Audits: Participate in internal QA audits, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring compliance with quality standards Support vendor/supplier audits by assisting...

Audit Senior Associate II

  • Woodbridge, NJ (6 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (6 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

staffing, while managing the budget + Working with clients and audit teams to identify and promptly resolve audit and plan related issues and make recommendations for operational or internal control...

Senior Audit Manager - Hybrid

  • Rutherford, NJ (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Rutherford, NJ (23 miles from South Plainfield, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: Senior Audit Manager will work in collaboration with Internal Audit Director and VP to execute annual audit plan based on corporate risk assessment Manage multiple audit engagements...

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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
33.2%
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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