Audit Associate Government

Step into a dynamic role as a Government Audit Associate at Abdo where youll engage in a variety of professional auditing tasks that are essential to ensuring the integrity of financial data for our local government clients including: cities counties and school districts. Additionally youll contribute to special projects making a significant impact within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

AtAbdo were 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:

• Build on knowledge acquired in college to gain a functional level of technical and operational knowledge to proficiently perform assigned tasks
• Prepare and self-review workpapers in conformity with standards including scope/objective/procedure/conclusion adequate supporting documentation and Tickmark and workpaper cross references
• Communicate with clients on-site by phone or e-mail to obtain accurate information and relevant supporting documentation to support workpaper conclusions
• Draft foot and proof audit reports financial statements 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 workflow/procedures to manage binder documentation and maintain client information
• Exercise discretion and judgment when working with confidential client matters
• Accurately report and release billable and non-billable time consistently and understand its importance
• Meet productivity standards; Utilize research skills using resources such as Thomson Reuters Checkpoint
• Provide assistance and train other team members as needed
• Actively utilize firm-approved technology and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency accuracy and quality of work while exercising appropriate professional judgment and maintaining compliance with firm policies confidentiality standards and professional regulations

Ideal candidate has:

• Bachelors 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 youre looking for!Apply online TODAY!

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 Abdos 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 $65000 - $75000 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 (2 months of 36 hr work weeks & 2 months of 40 hr work weeks)
  
• 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.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC