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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Resort Night Auditor

  • Jackson, NJ
  • 17 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ
  • 17 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....

Audit Manager - Connected Commerce

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 6 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 6 hours ago

As an Audit Manager on the Connected Commerce Internal Audit Team, you will develop and execute the annual audit plan, manage audit engagements, oversee and perform audit testing, and participate in...

Manager of Audit Sr-Business Operations

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Hoboken, 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....

IT Change Control Auditor

  • Camden, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 1 day ago

As an IT Change Control Auditor, you will be part of the Audit Department supporting the IT Change Control team....

Large Bank Operational Risk Internal Audit Senior Consultant

  • Livingston, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Livingston, NJ
  • 2 days ago

The Operational Internal Audit Senior Staff will be an experienced, self-motivated professional interested in joining our expanding internal audit team. This position has limited travel....

Audit Manager-Cyber IT Risk

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

audit requirements....

Tax and Audit Associate - Summer 2025 - Livingston/Woodcliff Lake, NJ

  • Livingston, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Livingston, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Our Livingston/Woodcliff Lake, NJ locations are seeking Tax/Audit Associates. Come and see for yourself!...

Financial Services Audit Manager

  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 2 days ago

If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Financial Services Audit Manager - with a focus on Banking & Capital Markets!...

Temp - Lead ITGC Auditor

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days 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...

Internal Audit Manager/Lead

  • Iselin, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Iselin, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Supports the audit plan development process through business leadership meetings, identifying risk, and suggesting audits....

Internal Audit Manager/Lead

  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Supports the audit plan development process through business leadership meetings, identifying risk, and suggesting audits....

Manager of Audit Sr-Business Operations

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

Internal Audit Senior Manager

  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Managing multiple audit projects with competing deliverables while balancing the needs of the business....

Audit Manager

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 4 days ago

levels of management to effectively communicate audit status, align on significant audit issues and recommended corrective actions Coordinate the day-to-day activities of audits and auditees interactions...

Audit Coordinator

  • Camden, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Camden, NJ
  • 5 days ago

This position is responsible for the oversight of all pre and post payment audit functions and is responsible for maintaining a tracking system for all audit activity throughout all levels of appeals...

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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
5.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%


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