Audit Jobs in Fairfield, 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 Project Manager (Auditor-In-Charge) - Capital Planning

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 5 hours ago

Job Description The Corporate Audit Services Audit Project Manager (Auditor-in-Charge) is primarily responsible for supervising staff in the completion of capital planning audit engagements with minimal...

Manager of Audit Sr-Business Operations

  • Jersey City, NJ (15 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (15 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

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

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

  • Woodcliff Lake, NJ (16 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Woodcliff Lake, NJ (16 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

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

Internal Audit Senior

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

We have partnered with a client to hire an Internal Audit Senior....

Internal Audit Senior Manager

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (19 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (19 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

Audit Manager I Real Estate

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services....

Audit Director - Corporate Services

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Review audit testing, synthesize audit findings, and draft audit reports Maintain internal audit proficiency through ongoing professional development including data literacy skills Effectively coach...

VP Audit Manager - IA Market Risk

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Audit Manager is an intermediate level role responsible for performing moderately complex audits and assessments of Citis risk and control environments in coordination with the Audit team....

Audit Supervisor - Global Markets

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Independently execute audit test work on assigned audits in a timely manner and with high quality....

Finance Internal Auditor

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Contribute to the wider development of Global Internal Audit, through collaborating with other audit teams, dedicating some of your time to consider how audit can use data analytics, process mining...

Internal Auditor

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

evaluating internal audit standards, procedures and techniques is required Basic knowledge of internal control concepts, internal auditing standards, COSO, and risk assessment practices Shift details...

Proxy Vote Auditor - Contract (Hybrid-Flexible Options)

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

that votes sampled were processed correctly, help prepare daily vote auditing statistics Execute daily audits of the proxy voting process, and ensure votes are updated properly on the Proxy Plus System...

Audit Manager

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage audit engagements Ensure audit processes adhere to industry standards and regulatory guidelines Build and maintain client relationships, delivering quality service...

Manager of Audit II-IT/CyberSecurity

  • Jersey City, NJ (15 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (15 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

effective audit practices for traditional and continuous audits....

Audit Associate II (NFP)

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Functions and Primary Duties Complete all aspects of accounting, tax and audit engagements for clients Execute solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, general tax regulation...

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Salary for Audit Jobs in Fairfield, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Audits in Fairfield, 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
5.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%


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