Audit Associate - Government

Abdo•Edina, MN

7d•$66,000 - $76,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Government Audit Associate performs professional auditing work that supports the integrity of financial data for local government clients, including cities, counties, and school districts. The role also contributes to special projects in a collaborative environment. Associates build on their college knowledge to develop technical and operational proficiency, prepare and review audit documentation, communicate with clients, and produce audit reports and financial statements. They use firm software and approved technology, including AI-enabled tools, while maintaining professional judgment, confidentiality, and compliance with firm policies and regulations. Abdo describes its culture through relationships, growth and development, and teamwork. The firm supports a hybrid workplace with flexible options; interns and 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 annual base pay range is $66,000–$76,000, with discretionary bonuses available for exceptional performance, special projects, or other significant accomplishments. Compensation offers depend on factors including experience, education, licensure, certifications, skills, and business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Strong numerical accuracy and ability to perform analytical and detailed work efficiently.
Ability to communicate with clients and obtain information and supporting documentation.
Ability to exercise discretion when handling confidential client matters.

Nice To Haves

Plans to pursue or is already pursuing CPA certification.

Responsibilities

Build on knowledge acquired in college to develop functional technical and operational knowledge and perform assigned tasks proficiently.
Prepare and self-review workpapers to applicable standards, including scope, objective, procedure, conclusion, supporting documentation, and cross-references.
Communicate with clients on-site, by phone, or 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 work with numerical data 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.
Accurately report and release billable and non-billable time 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 efficiency, accuracy, and quality while exercising professional judgment and complying with firm policies, confidentiality standards, and professional regulations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
HSA with employer match and medical and dependent-care FSAs.
Long- and short-term disability insurance options.
22 days of PTO per year.
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 based on extraordinary performance, special projects of significant importance, or other major accomplishments.