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Step into a dynamic role as a Government Audit Associate at Abdo, where you'll engage in a variety of professional auditing tasks that are essential to ensuring the integrity of financial data for our local government clients. This position not only offers you the chance to develop your auditing skills but also to cultivate leadership abilities by mentoring less experienced accountants and interns. Additionally, you'll contribute to special projects, making a significant impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

At Abdo (https://abdosolutions.com/) , we’re not your typical accounting firm. For us, ‘Lighting the path forward’ means that we go well beyond traditional accounting and auditing to deliver solutions that help our clients succeed. We carefully seek out the best people and trust them to make a difference in helping our clients navigate forward with confidence.

Our culture is built on the following principles:

+ Relationships - We give our best to our clients and to each other.

+ Growth & Development - We get better every day.

+ Teamwork - We accomplish great things together.

Key responsibilities include:

+ Leverage college-acquired technical knowledge to develop a robust understanding of technical and operational concepts, enabling the proficient execution of assigned audit tasks

+ Prepare audit workpapers that adhere to professional standards, clearly outlining scope, objectives, procedures, and insights, including tickmark and workpaper cross references

+ Communicate with clients on-site, by phone, or via e-mail to obtain accurate and relevant supporting documentation to support workpaper conclusions

+ Draft audit reports and other engagement documents

+ Compile and import trial balance information from client software programs into Abdo software

+ Perform analytical and detailed work with numerical data efficiently and accurately

+ Utilize and develop a functional understanding of firm software and internal work flow/procedures to manage binder documentation and maintain client information

+ Accurately report and release billable and non-billable time consistently while meeting productivity standards

+ Build knowledge of the government industry, how governments operate, and how they differ from one another

+ Provide training and assistance to other team members

Ideal candidate has:

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting

+ Plans to pursue, or already pursuing CPA certification (preferred)

Attracting, developing, and retaining the best employees are our highest priorities at Abdo. Listed as a “Fastest Growing Firm” and ranked in the Top 200 firms by Inside Public Accounting, we are always seeking talented individuals who can contribute to the continued growth and success of our firm.

If you desire flexibility and control in your work schedule along with recognition for your efforts, Abdo has the opportunity you’re looking for! Apply online TODAY! (https://abdosolutions.com/careers/current-openings/)

Flexible Workplace:

Abdo supports a hybrid work environment through a variety of flexible workplace options. Certain roles, including interns and new associates, may be expected to work at least some days in an Abdo office or at client sites. This expectation is designed to jumpstart your career by fostering strong relationships with coworkers and clients, nurturing your growth and development, and inspiring you to actively engage in teamwork, all in alignment with Abdo's core values.

Interviews for this position may be conducted via Zoom video.

Additional Information:

At Abdo, we are committed to providing fair, transparent, and competitive compensation that reflects the unique skills and experiences of each candidate. The estimated base pay range for this role is $63,000 - $73,000 per year. Offers are typically made below the maximum to allow room for future compensation increases in the role. The compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications, skills, and business needs.

All employees have the opportunity to earn discretionary bonuses based on demonstration of extraordinary performance, special projects or significant importance, or other major accomplishments.

Abdo cares about the wellbeing of our team members and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support this. Our benefits package includes:

+ Medical, dental, vision, HSA with employer match, FSA medical and dependent care, long & short-term disability insurance options

+ 22 days per year of PTO, 8 full holidays, 2 half holidays, 24 hours paid volunteer time, parental and grandparent leave

+ 401(k) plan with employer contributions up to 4.5%

+ Abdo-sponsored telehealth platform

+ Technology reimbursement

+ Half day Fridays June through September

+ Professional expenses and CPA support and bonus

Benefits offerings are based off benefits eligibility requirements being met. View more information on our comprehensive benefits package on our Careers page.

Abdo LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any legally-recognized basis “protected class” including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodations through our recruiting process, please email us at [email protected].

We will not be hiring candidates from agencies for this position.

Department

Government

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Entry-level