Client Accounting Specialist - Public Sector Niche

Rehmann; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Rehmann in Michigan seeks a senior auditor to lead client engagements, ensuring GAAP and GASB compliance while guiding teams through complex financial statements.

The role requires 5+ years of audit experience in public accounting or public sector, strong communication, and leadership skills; CPA is preferred. Rehmann offers a collaborative culture and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant audit experience in public accounting or public sector entities.
• Understanding of GASB and government fund accounting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to self-direct and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff and senior level associates.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• CPA or other certification desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accounting systems including cost allocations and periodic general journal entries.
• Creating budgets and financial forecasting/projections.
• Supervising client accounting and finance staff as required.
• Internal and external financial reporting including annual closing, analysis and audit assistance.
• Assisting with grant management, accounting and reporting.
• Participating in internal management meetings including board and related committee meetings.
• Building relationships internally to foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Providing a “wow” experience to every client.
• Contributing to the success of our clients’ organizations.

Skills

Audit experience

GASB knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

CPA or CPA-prereq desirable

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Your Passion. Your Purpose.

If you’re here, you’re looking for something more. More opportunity, more impact, more purpose. At Rehmann, each and every one of our associates plays a pivotal role in the Firm’s success. When you join our team, you can count on exceptional support, encouragement, and guidance from your colleagues and from leadership.

Your Passion. Your Purpose.

If you’re here, you’re looking for something more. More opportunity, more impact, more purpose. At Rehmann, each and every one of our associates plays a pivotal role in the Firm’s success. When you join our team, you can count on exceptional support, encouragement, and guidance from your colleagues and from leadership.

No matter where you want to go in your career, Rehmann can help you get there. Whether you’re in the early stages of your professional journey or you’re further down your path, we’re focused on helping you achieve your goals – whatever they may be. When you join Rehmann, you are part of a culture that Puts People First and aims to help everyone reach their fullest potential. Let us show you all the ways we can Empower Your Purpose.

To learn more about Rehmann, visit: https://www.rehmann.com/careers/

Job Description

How You Will Make an Impact at Rehmann:

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accounting systems including cost allocations and periodic general journal entries
• Creating budgets and financial forecasting/projections
• Supervising client accounting and finance staff, as required
• Internal and external financial reporting including annual closing, analysis and audit assistance
• Assisting with grant management, accounting and reporting
• Participating in internal management meetings including board and related committee meetings
• Building relationships internally to foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Providing a “wow” experience to every client
• Contributing to the success of our clients’ organizations

Your Desired Skills, Values & Experiences

• 5+ years (or more) relevant audit experience in public accounting or public sector entity
• Understanding of GASB and government fund accounting, client’s business systems and industry requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to self-direct and manage multiple projects / deadlines
• Ability to lead and motivate staff and senior level associates
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Licensed CPA or other certification highly desirable, but not required
• Career oriented, seeking advancement

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We Put People First in all that we do. Our associates are our greatest assets and we provide programs and benefits that encourage growth and development and align with their needs and goals. This includes benefits focused on physical and mental health, paid time off for volunteering and diversity-related activities, flexible work arrangements, and more.

When you join Rehmann, you become part of a firm dedicated to helping Empower Your Purpose, whatever it may be.

Rehmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer.