Senior Audit Associate - Government

Step into a dynamic role as a Government Audit Senior Associate age in professional auditing tasks essential to ensuring the integrity of financial data for local government clients, including cities, counties, and school districts. This position offers continued development of auditing skills and leadership opportunities by mentoring less experienced accountants and interns, and allows you to contribute to special projects within a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.

• Prepare and review work papers in conformity with standards, including scope/objective/procedure/conclusion, adequate supporting documentation, tickmarks, and workpaper cross‑references.
• Work with clients to set a project timeline to meet the reporting schedule and coordinate with Partners and Managers 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 the final review of audit reports, financial statements, and other necessary engagement documentation.
• Assist in presentations to local government client councils or boards.
• Meet productivity standards; accurately report and release billable and non‑billable time consistently and timely.
• Utilize and maintain a high level of understanding of firm software and internal workflow/processes.
• Exercise discretion and judgement when working with confidential client matters.
• Use resources such as Thomson Reuters Checkpoint to perform research for engagement performance.
• Assist in developing and maintaining client and staff relationships.
• 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 the practice area with at least one year working with complex engagements.
• CPA preferred.

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. The compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications, skills, and business needs.

Abdo cares about the wellbeing of our team members and offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA with employer match, FSA medical and dependent care, long and 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 from June through September.
• Professional expenses and CPA support and bonus opportunities.

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 offers a hybrid work environment with flexible workplace options, allowing employees to work mostly from home or mainly from the office, depending on their preference.

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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