Audit Staff I -- Government Services

Clark Schaefer Hackett•Springfield, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Audit Staff I - Government Services Springfield, OH Build Technical Skills. Serve Your Community. Launch Your Public Accounting Career. At Clark Schaefer Hackett, our Government Services team serves the organizations that keep communities running. We serve cities, counties, school districts, townships, and other public sector organizations, helping them maintain transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources. As an Audit Staff I, you'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful client engagements, and build the technical foundation for a successful career in public accounting. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with one of the region's premier government audit teams while supporting organizations that make a difference in the communities they serve.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
Strong analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
A desire to build expertise within public accounting and governmental auditing.

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, or other accounting and finance experience is beneficial.
Coursework or exposure to governmental or nonprofit accounting is a plus.
An interest in pursuing CPA certification is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Learn client operations, processes, internal controls, and governmental accounting environments.
Perform audit testing procedures and analyze financial data to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
Prepare workpapers, audit documentation, financial statements, and related reports in accordance with firm and professional standards.
Identify and investigate variances, document findings, and communicate observations to engagement team leaders.
Participate in client meetings, walkthroughs, and fieldwork activities while providing exceptional client service.
Collaborate with colleagues to deliver quality engagements on time and continue developing technical expertise in government auditing.