AUDITOR 2
Career Family: AUDITOR
To land Auditor 2 in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
On pay it sits at the foot of the Auditor ladder. One promotion up is Auditor 3, whose band tops out about $10,605 higher. A bachelor's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it. The FY2026 range lands between $70,431 and $103,187.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
Pay ladder: Auditor series
- Auditor 2 — $73,707 – $108,073 (this title)
- Auditor 3 — $80,756 – $118,678
- Auditor 1 — $84,548 – $124,366
Promoting to Auditor 3 raises the top of the band by about $10,605. Its top salary lands around the 48th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY2026 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator.
Definition
Under general supervision in a state department or agency, leads a group of auditors conducting audits of financial transactions and records of private corporations, state, and local government, or local school districts, or independently conducts the more complex field or office audits or accounting work; does other related work.
Examples of work
Conducts or leads a group of auditors conducting field or internal audits, inspections, or investigations of state agencies, institutions, private corporations, and those financial transactions and records under jurisdiction or regulation of the State of New Jersey. Conducts audits, conferences, and interviews to determine compliance with regulations and accuracy of financial transactions. Prepares reports and correspondence; provides corrective action. Participates in formal or informal conferences or hearings with staff, attorneys, and representatives of public or private organizations. Plans and organizes audit procedures. Audits or leads a team in the audit of revenues, payroll records, invoices, and other financial documents and prepares audit reports. Conducts and takes the lead in financial and/or operational audits, internal control reviews, and program evaluations. Conducts fiscal monitoring; evaluates eligibility for federal or state reimbursement award of contracts, or for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations of those programs under department's jurisdiction. Operates within the organization's electronic data processing system to verify accuracy and integrity of accounting records. Provides guidance and instruction to Auditors. May conduct or participate in audits for other agencies when department records are involved. Determines appropriate auditing procedures. Maintains records and files. May serve subpoenas or provide recommendations on the securing of needed records. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles. Knowledge of records and procedures used to keep accounts of financial transactions. Knowledge of the various types of financial documents. Knowledge of the techniques used to disclose discrepancies in financial records. Ability to analyze financial data. Ability to determine and apply prescribed auditing and accounting procedures. Ability to provide guidance and instruction to staff. Ability to audit various financial documents. Ability to collect data to prepare reports. Ability to verify the accuracy of financial records. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others interested in or involved with the work of the unit. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to maintain records and files. Ability to perform mathematic computations and compilations and to use common office calculating equipment. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which are different work week or work month of the job class title: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional accounting or auditing experience, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in accounting subjects. OR Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in accounting subjects; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a valid certificate as a CPA issued by the NJ Board of Accountancy; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions. SC3523N/AP22-SCNE23N/AP23-SC4023N/AP24- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. MCK 05/31/2001