Senior Auditor/Accountant - Government

Abdo • Mankato, MN

6d • $75,500 - $100,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Abdo is seeking a Government Audit Senior Associate to support auditing and assurance engagements for public-sector clients, including cities, counties, and school districts. The role performs audit-related work to help ensure financial information is accurate and dependable. It also includes mentoring emerging professionals, assisting with firm initiatives and special assignments, and developing leadership capabilities within a team-oriented culture.

The position works with clients and engagement teams to plan and complete audit engagements, prepare and finalize reports and financial statements, and support presentations to local government leadership. It also involves technical research, oversight and coaching of staff accountants and interns, engagement billing when assigned, and contributions to employee development, practice growth, and business development. The successful candidate builds specialized expertise in a service area, industry niche, or technical discipline and uses firm-approved technologies, automation, and AI-supported tools in accordance with professional standards, confidentiality requirements, and firm policies.

Abdo offers flexible workplace options, allowing employees to work mostly from home or mostly from the office. Interviews may be conducted via Zoom. The estimated annual base pay range is $75,500–$100,500, with discretionary bonuses available for extraordinary performance, significant special projects, or other major accomplishments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least 3 years of experience in the practice area.
• At least 1 year of experience working with complex engagements.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete and evaluate audit workpapers in accordance with professional standards, ensuring procedures, conclusions, supporting documentation, references, and notations are accurate and properly documented.
• Collaborate with clients to establish engagement schedules aligned with reporting deadlines, coordinating with Managers and Partners on staffing and project planning.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and engagement teams to facilitate timely collection, review, and processing of required documentation.
• Prepare, review, reconcile, proofread, and finalize audit reports, financial statements, and related engagement deliverables.
• Support presentations and discussions with governing bodies, including city councils, school boards, and other local government leadership groups.
• Meet productivity expectations by accurately and promptly tracking and submitting billable and non-billable hours.
• Navigate firm technologies, audit software, and internal processes while maintaining an understanding of established workflows.
• Handle sensitive client information professionally, exercising sound judgment and strict confidentiality.
• Conduct technical research using resources such as Thomson Reuters Checkpoint to support audit engagements and address client matters.
• Foster positive working relationships with clients and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and coaching to staff accountants and interns throughout engagement activities.
• Perform engagement billing responsibilities when assigned, following firm policies and procedures.
• Contribute to employee development initiatives and assist with practice growth and business development efforts.
• Build specialized knowledge within a designated service area, industry niche, or technical discipline.
• Use firm-approved technology, automation, and AI-supported tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service quality while following professional standards, confidentiality requirements, and firm policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• HSA with employer match and medical and dependent-care FSA.
• Long- and short-term disability insurance options.
• 22 days of PTO per year, 8 full holidays, and 2 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.

What This Job Offers

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