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Governmental Consulting Accountant - Senior Associate

Governmental Consulting Accountant - Senior Associate

AbdoMinneapolis, MN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Associate

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.

Key responsibilities include :

  • 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
  • Ideal Senior Associate candidate has :

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years experience working in accounting
  • Experience in the local government / utility industry and / or governmental 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
  • Attracting, developing, and retaining the best employees are our highest priorities at Abdo. Listed as a "Fastest Growing 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 $72,000 - $97,000. 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.

    Abdo cares about the wellbeing of our team members and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support this. 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; 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 careers@abdosolutions.com. We will not be hiring candidates from agencies for this position.

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