Audit Associate - Government

Abdo • Mankato, MN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Government Audit Associate performs professional auditing tasks supporting the integrity of financial data for local government clients, including cities, counties, and school districts. The role also contributes to special projects within a collaborative environment. Associates build on their college education to develop technical and operational knowledge, prepare and review audit workpapers, communicate with clients to gather information and supporting documentation, and assist with audit reports and financial statements. The position involves using firm software and workflows, handling confidential client matters with discretion, tracking billable and non-billable time, meeting productivity standards, and using research resources. Associates are also expected to use firm-approved technology and AI-enabled tools responsibly, with appropriate professional judgment and adherence to firm policies, confidentiality standards, and professional regulations.

Abdo supports a hybrid work environment with flexible workplace options. New associates may be expected to work some days in an Abdo office or at client sites. Interviews may be conducted via Zoom. The estimated base pay range is $66,000–$76,000 per year, with discretionary bonuses possible for extraordinary performance, significant special projects, or other major accomplishments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Plans to pursue or is already pursuing CPA certification (preferred).

Nice To Haves

• Plans to pursue or is already pursuing CPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Build on college knowledge to develop functional technical and operational knowledge and perform assigned tasks.
• Prepare and self-review workpapers that conform to applicable standards, including documenting scope, objectives, procedures, conclusions, supporting evidence, tickmarks, and cross-references.
• Communicate with clients onsite, by phone, or by email to obtain accurate information and supporting documentation.
• Draft, foot, and proof audit reports, financial statements, and other engagement documents.
• Compile and import trial balance information from client software into Abdo software.
• Perform analytical and detailed numerical work efficiently and accurately.
• Develop a functional understanding of firm software and internal workflows to manage binder documentation and maintain client information.
• Exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential client matters.
• Report and release billable and non-billable time accurately and consistently.
• Meet productivity standards and use research resources such as Thomson Reuters Checkpoint.
• Assist and train other team members as needed.
• Use firm-approved technology and AI-enabled tools to improve work efficiency, accuracy, and quality while complying with firm policies, confidentiality standards, and professional regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match.
• Medical and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Long- and short-term disability insurance options.
• 22 days per year of paid time off.
• Eight full holidays and two half holidays.
• 24 hours of 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, including two months of 36-hour work weeks and two months of 40-hour work weeks.
• Professional expenses and CPA support and bonus.
• Opportunity to earn discretionary bonuses for extraordinary performance, significant special projects, or other major accomplishments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level