Governmental Consulting Accountant - Senior Associate

Abdo • Mankato, MN

33d • $74,000 - $99,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you an experienced accountant that enjoys serving governmental entities? Do you get bored doing the same thing every day and thrive on work that allows you to conquer new challenges daily? Do you find satisfaction in building strong relationships and making a difference in the lives of your peers and clients? If you answered "yes" to these questions, we want to meet YOU! As Abdo's governmental consulting team continues to grow, we are looking for a Senior Associate to join the team. This team provides accounting and financial services to our city, county, and special district clients. Our services include fractional CFO and staffing, long-term planning, budgeting/forecasting, audit preparation, process improvement, utility rate analysis, research/policy drafting, and software implementation. At Abdo, we’re not your typical accounting firm. For us, ‘Lighting the path forward’ means that we go well beyond traditional accounting and auditing to deliver solutions that help our clients succeed. We carefully seek out the best people and trust them to make a difference in helping our clients navigate forward with confidence. Our culture is built on the following principles: Relationships - We give our best to our clients and to each other. Growth & Development - We get better every day. Teamwork - We accomplish great things together.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years experience working in accounting
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and policies
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, various software applications and pertinent federal and state regulations
• Proficient in advanced MS-Excel functions
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative spirit and adaptability to change

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the local government/utility industry and/or governmental accounting

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial data for city management, state and county regulators, and auditors
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly reports
• Lead and collaborate on the preparation of an annual budget plan
• Maintain financial data, records and reports in accordance to guidelines, procedures, and regulations
• Lead and support year-end audit preparation and financial statement preparation
• Lead and collaborate on long-term planning
• Maintain and recommend improvements for existing reporting processes
• Consult and communicate with all levels of client leadership
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations
• Provide financial analysis on special projects and initiatives

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees