Governmental Consulting Accountant - Senior Associate

Abdo L.L.P; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Health insurance

HSA with employer match

PTO 22 days + holidays

Job summary

Abdo LLP seeks an experienced Senior Associate to join its governmental consulting team delivering accounting and financial services to city, county, and special district clients. You will assist with budgeting, forecasting, audit prep, dashboards, and long-term planning in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience in government accounting. Flexible hybrid work and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience; public accounting or audit preferred.
• CPA or pursuing CPA preferred.
• Experience in local government/utility accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, auditing standards, and regulations.
• Proficient in advanced MS-Excel functions.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and consulting services for government clients.
• Confer with client accounting/finance teams and post day-to-day transactions.
• Review financials and internal work for accuracy; assist with period closes.
• Prepare financial statements and internal management reports.
• Develop dashboards, metrics, and analytical reporting for clients.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Support year-end close and audit work papers.
• Provide strategic guidance on accounting and financial issues.
• Utilize technology and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency while maintaining professional judgment.

Skills

Advanced MS-Excel

Client communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or pursuing CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

AI-enabled tools

Job description

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? 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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform a variety of accounting and consulting services, such as:
  • Consult and communicate with all levels of client accounting & finance teams
  • Process and post day-to-day accounting transactions
  • Review clients' internal financials and internal team work for accuracy
  • Perform period-end closes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Prepare financial statements and internal management reports
  • Provide clients with fully-customized and user-friendly dashboards, metrics, and analytical reporting
  • Collaborate on the budget and long-term planning process for clients
  • Assist with year-end close and preparation of work papers for the annual audit, where appropriate
  • Share strategic guidance on key accounting and financial management issues
  • Advise and provide insight into client specific industries and the marketplace
  • Contribute to process evaluations and special analysis projects
  • Implement integrated technology solutions for client accounting teams and provide ongoing support
  • Maintain financial data, records and reports in accordance with guidelines, procedures, and regulations
  • Prepare sales and use tax returns
  • Provide documentation and support for the client audits
• Coordinate project assignments and workflow for team members, providing day-to-day guidance, support, and technical training as needed
• Demonstrate progression in application of knowledge on more complex engagements
• Provide initial review of entry-level work performed by interns and associates
• Harness effective, firm-approved technological solutions to provide clients with comprehensive accounting and financial information; Utilize AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and accuracy, while exercising appropriate professional judgement
• Exercise discretion and judgement when working with confidential client matters

Ideal Senior Associate candidate has:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience, public accounting or audit experience preferred
• CPA or plans to pursue CPA preferred
• Experience in the local government/utility industry and/or governmental accounting preferred
• 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

Attracting, developing, and retaining the best employees are our highest priorities at Abdo. Listed as a “Fastest Growing Firm,” recognized as a "Best of the Best" firm and ranked in the Top 200 firms by Inside Public Accounting, we are always seeking talented individuals who can contribute to the continued growth and success of our firm.

If you desire flexibility and control in your work schedule along with recognition for your efforts, Abdo has the opportunity you’re looking for!

Flexible Workplace:

Abdo approaches the hybrid work environment through flexible workplace options of working mostly from home or working mostly from the office. We want our people to work where they work best!

Interviews for this position may be conducted via Zoom video.

Additional Information:

At Abdo, we are committed to providing fair, transparent, and competitive compensation that reflects the unique skills and experiences of each candidate. The estimated base pay range for this role is $74,000 - $99,000. Offers are typically made below the maximum to allow room for future compensation increases in the role. The compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications, skills, and business needs.

All employees have the opportunity to earn discretionary bonuses based on demonstration of extraordinary performance, special projects of significant importance, or other major accomplishments.

Our benefits package includes:

• 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 (2 months of 36 hr work weeks & 2 months of 40 hr work weeks)
• Professional expenses and CPA support and bonus

Benefits offerings are based off benefits eligibility requirements being met. View more information on our comprehensive benefits package on our Careers page.

Abdo LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any legally-recognized basis “protected class” including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodations through our recruiting process, please email us at [e-mail].

We will not be hiring candidates from agencies for this position.