Senior Auditor/Accountant - Government

Abdo is seeking a Government Audit Senior Associate to support auditing and assurance engagements for public-sector clients, including cities, counties, and school districts. You'll be responsible for performing a variety of audit-related functions, helping ensure financial information is accurate and dependable. Beyond client work, you'll have the opportunity to mentor emerging professionals, assist with firm initiatives and special assignments, and further develop your leadership capabilities as part of a team-oriented culture.

At Abdo, 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:

• Complete and evaluate audit workpapers in accordance with professional standards, ensuring procedures, conclusions, supporting documentation, references, and notations are accurate and properly documented.
  
• Collaborate with clients to establish engagement schedules that align with reporting deadlines while coordinating with Managers and Partners on staffing and project planning.
  
• Serve as a liaison between clients and engagement teams to facilitate the timely collection, review, and processing of required documentation.
  
• Prepare, review, reconcile, proofread, and finalize audit reports, financial statements, and related engagement deliverables.
  
• Support presentations and discussions with governing bodies, including city councils, school boards, and other local government leadership groups.
  
• Consistently meet productivity expectations through accurate and timely tracking and submission of billable and non-billable hours.
  
• Effectively navigate firm technologies, audit software, and internal processes while maintaining a strong understanding of established workflows.
  
• Handle sensitive client information with professionalism, sound judgment, and strict confidentiality.
  
• Conduct technical research using resources such as Thomson Reuters Checkpoint to support audit engagements and address client matters.
  
• Foster positive working relationships with clients and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
  
• Provide oversight, guidance, and coaching to staff accountants and interns throughout engagement activities.
  
• Perform engagement billing responsibilities when assigned, following firm policies and established procedures.
  
• Contribute to employee development initiatives and assist with practice growth and business development efforts.
  
• Build specialized knowledge within a designated service area, industry niche, or technical discipline.
  
• Leverage firm-approved technology, automation, and AI-supported tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service quality while adhering to professional standards, confidentiality requirements, and firm policies.

Ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of experience in practice area with at least one year working with complex engagements
• CPA 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!

Flexible Workplace:

Abdo approaches the hybrid work environment through flexible workplace options of working mostly from home or working mostly from the office. We want our people to work where they work best!

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 $75,500 - $100,500 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.

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