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Accountants and Auditors in New Jersey

Accountants and auditors examine financial records, prepare statements, and evaluate accounting practices for organizations. They work in private companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and public accounting firms, analyzing data to ensure accuracy and compliance while advising on financial systems and cost management. In New Jersey the median pay is $100,830 a year, 20% above the national median of $83,680.

$100,830median pay in New Jersey, per year
$80,320–$129,280middle half earn
42,250employed in New Jersey
$83,680U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

327open roles like this on employer career sites, 39 in New Jersey or remote
117employers hiring
124posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in New Jersey and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingMathematics

Knowledge areas

Economics and AccountingEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Law and GovernmentAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal Service

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Licenses and training in New Jersey

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O*NET-SOC 13-2011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.