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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Audit Manager II, Quality Assurance - QAIP IT

  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 2 hours ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 2 hours ago

Deep knowledge of specialist auditing and integration of cross functional processes to undertake and complete a variety of audit projects and initiatives....

Senior Auditor

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 3 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 3 hours 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
  • 14 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 14 hours 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
  • 18 hours ago
  • Secaucus, NJ
  • 18 hours 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
  • 22 hours ago
  • Livingston, NJ
  • 22 hours 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
  • 22 hours ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 22 hours 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
  • 22 hours ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 22 hours 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Rutherford, NJ
  • 1 day 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...

IT Audit Senior Associate

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Manager Internal Audit for Operational Risk Management

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Auditor

  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago

direct coaching and mentoring from our talented Audit team, and overseeing our Associate staff....

Senior Auditor

  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Line of Business: Audit Job Description: The Senior Auditor is responsible to perform and document audit test steps for assigned audits and is generally focused on more critical areas of the audit....

Audit Manager - Nonprofit

  • Cranford, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Cranford, NJ
  • 3 days ago

The Audit Manager will be part of the Audit Team, where enthusiasm and teamwork come first....

Audit Associate - Project Controlling (CPM) Focus

  • Iselin, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 3 days ago

order to provide analysis and interpretation to management Design and lead comprehensive audits following the agile audit methodology to address identified risks Independently drive assurance objectives...

Financial Internal Auditor II

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Cooperates with independent auditors and provides data in support of external audits as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned....

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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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