Audit Jobs in New Jersey

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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Internal Audit Manager - Pharmaceutical/Med Tech

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 4 hours ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 4 hours ago

Those in internal audit at PwC help build, optimise and deliver end-to-end internal audit services to clients in all industries....

Senior Manager Internal Audit for Operational Risk Management

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 day ago

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

Financial Services Internal Audit Senior Manager

  • Livingston, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Livingston, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Minimum 8 years of experience in banking, internal audit, professional services or consulting, with prior audit experience required....

Sr IT Auditor

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

including databases, operating systems, and applications + Able to travel up to 25% (domestic travel quarterly) + Ability to work remotely is an option **Desired Characteristics:** + Understanding of the COSO...

Remote Work

Sales Tax Audit - Senior Manager

  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 2 days ago

This person will work to understand applicable law, detail facts, develop audit strategies and negotiate favorable audit settlements....

Field Financial Compliance Auditor (Financial Specialist 1)

  • Ewing, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Ewing, NJ
  • 2 days ago

practices and procedure under the Random Audit Compliance Program....

Internal Audit Manager - SOX

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 2 days ago

audit plan....

Audit Manager - Commercial Products

  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 3 days ago

How you will contribute: Reviewing audit engagement procedures performed by the audit team in a timely and professional manner Performing detailed audit procedures over various income statement and...

IT Senior Auditor

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 3 days ago

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

IT Audit Manager

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 3 days ago

The IT Audit Manager is predominantly responsible for running audit projects and is commonly referred to as the Auditor In Charge. Audit Managers also manage people on audit projects....

IT Auditor II

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 3 days ago

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

Sr. Auditor

  • Fair Lawn, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Fair Lawn, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Assess and develop system reviews and audit programs for assigned audits under the direction of the Audit Officer/ Technical Audit Officer....

Senior Auditor - Compliance & Risk Management, RBC Bank

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Compliance and Risk Management), support the Senior Audit Manager and Audit Director with the execution of audits, regulatory and internal audit issue validation, quarterly continuous risk monitoring...

Audit Senior Associate- Public Sector

  • Livingston, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Livingston, NJ
  • 3 days ago

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

Audit Manager - Public Sector

  • Livingston, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Livingston, 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!...

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Salary for Audit Jobs in New Jersey

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Highest Education Level

Audits in New Jersey 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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