Government Audit Senior Associate

and the job listing Expires on July 5, 2026

Internship Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics & Finance

Step into a dynamic role as a Government Audit Senior Associate at Abdo, where you’ll engage in a variety of professional auditing tasks essential to ensuring the integrity of financial data for our local government clients, including cities, counties, and school districts. This position offers the chance to develop auditing skills and cultivate leadership abilities by mentoring less experienced accountants and interns, and to contribute to significant special projects within a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.

At Abdo, we’re not your typical accounting firm. ‘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
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  We give our best to our clients and to each other.
• Teamwork
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  We accomplish great things together.

• Prepare and review work papers in conformity with standards, including scope/objective/procedure/conclusion, adequate supporting documentation, tickmark, and workpaper cross references.
• Work with clients to set a project timeline to meet the reporting timeline and coordinate with Partner and Manager to ensure the work is scheduled and staffed appropriately.
• Coordinate communication with clients and audit team members to ensure documentation is received and processed in a timely manner.
• Draft, foot, proof, and complete final read of audit reports, financial statements, and other necessary engagement documentation.
• Assist in presentations to local government client’s council or board.
• Meet productivity standards; accurately report and release billable and non‑billable time consistently and timely.
• Utilize and have a high level of understanding of firm software and internal workflow/processes.
• Exercise discretion and judgement when working with confidential client matters.
• Utilize resources such as Thomson Reuters Checkpoint to perform research for engagement performance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining client and staff relationships.
• Responsible for direct and indirect supervision of staff accountants and interns on individual engagements.
• Perform client billing duties as/if assigned in accordance with firm processes and policies.
• Develop team members and participate in business development activities.
• Begin to work towards a specialty/focus area either in a service area or industry segment.
• 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.

• 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 ted 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!

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.

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 $74,000 – $99,000 per year. Offers are typically made below the maximum to allow room for future compensation increases in the role. The compensation offer…