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Abdo

Audit Associate – Government

Abdo

. Perform professional auditing tasks for local government clients, including cities, counties, and school districts .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeEdina • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,000 - $76,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in auditing processes for local government clients, including the preparation and review of audit workpapers and financial statements. Proficient in utilizing firm software and AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and maintain compliance with professional standards.

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Bachelor's Degree In AccountingCPA Certification PursuitAudit Report DraftingTrial Balance CompilationThomson Reuters Checkpoint Research

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Hard Skills
Audit Workpapers PreparationFinancial Statement DraftingAnalytical Numerical WorkClient CommunicationConfidentiality Management
Soft Skills
Discretion And JudgmentTeam Assistance And Training
Tools & Technologies
Abdo SoftwareFirm SoftwareAI-Enabled Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA Certification
Industry Keywords
Local Government AuditingEngagement DocumentsProductivity StandardsConfidential Client Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform professional auditing tasks for local government clients, including cities, counties, and school districts
  • Contribute to special projects
  • Prepare and self-review audit workpapers with appropriate scope, objectives, procedures, conclusions, documentation, tickmarks, and cross-references
  • Communicate with clients on-site, by phone, or e-mail to obtain information and supporting documentation
  • Draft, foot, and proof audit reports, financial statements, and other engagement documents
  • Compile and import trial balance information into Abdo software
  • Perform analytical and detailed numerical work
  • Manage binder documentation and maintain client information using firm software and workflows
  • Handle confidential client matters with discretion and judgment
  • Report and release billable and non-billable time
  • Meet productivity standards and conduct research using resources such as Thomson Reuters Checkpoint
  • Assist and train other team members as needed
  • Use approved technology and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and work quality

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Plans to pursue, or already pursuing CPA certification preferred
  • Build on knowledge acquired in college
  • Ability to prepare and self-review workpapers in conformity with applicable standards
  • Ability to communicate with clients on-site, by phone, or e-mail to obtain accurate information and supporting documentation
  • Ability to draft, foot, and proof audit reports, financial statements, and other engagement documents
  • Ability to compile and import trial balance information from client software programs into Abdo software
  • Ability to perform analytical and detailed work with numerical data efficiently and accurately
  • Functional understanding of firm software and internal workflow/procedures
  • Exercise discretion and judgment with confidential client matters
  • Accurately report and release billable and non-billable time
  • Meet productivity standards and utilize research resources such as Thomson Reuters Checkpoint
  • Ability to provide assistance and train other team members as needed
  • Ability to use firm-approved technology and AI-enabled tools while maintaining compliance with firm policies, confidentiality standards, and professional regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Discretionary bonuses based on extraordinary performance, special projects, significant importance, or other major accomplishments
  • Medical, dental, vision, HSA with employer match, and FSA medical and dependent care
  • Long- and short-term disability insurance options
  • 22 days per year of PTO
  • 8 full holidays and 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
  • Hybrid work environment with flexible workplace options