Audit Senior, Government Services

Clark Schaefer Hackett•Toledo, OH

About The Position

As an Audit Senior, you will play a key role in delivering audits, reviews, and compilations for state and local government clients. This position involves leading critical portions of engagements, collaborating closely with managers and partners, and guiding junior team members, all while building specialized expertise within a highly regarded government services practice. The role offers autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to build your reputation as a trusted advisor both inside the firm and with clients.

Requirements

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Project management experience in a public accounting environment
Ability to supervise, review, and develop the work of others
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
2+ years of public accounting audit experience (or equivalent relevant industry experience)

Nice To Haves

CPA (or progress toward certification)
Experience in the government audit space

Responsibilities

Deliver audits, reviews, and compilations for state and local government clients
Lead critical portions of engagements
Collaborate closely with managers and partners
Help guide junior team members
Take ownership of audit engagements from planning through completion
Serve as a mentor and coach to staff auditors
Manage higher-risk and more complex areas of engagements
Provide thoughtful analysis and insight
Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on time
Work directly with clients to address issues as they arise
Apply professional standards to real-world situations
Help ensure conclusions are well-supported and clearly documented
Begin developing relationships internally and externally
Contribute to marketing goals
Expand subject-matter expertise