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Audit Staff I - Government Services
Springfield, OH
Build Technical Skills. Serve Your Community. Launch Your Public Accounting Career.
At Clark Schaefer Hackett, our Government Services team serves the organizations that keep communities running. We serve cities, counties, school districts, townships, and other public sector organizations, helping them maintain transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
As an Audit Staff I, you'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful client engagements, and build the technical foundation for a successful career in public accounting. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with one of the region's premier government audit teams while supporting organizations that make a difference in the communities they serve.
What You'll Do
As a member of our Government Services team, you'll support audit engagements from planning through completion while developing your understanding of governmental accounting and auditing standards.
You'll work closely with seniors, managers, and partners to:
• Learn client operations, processes, internal controls, and governmental accounting environments.
• Perform audit testing procedures and analyze financial data to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
• Prepare workpapers, audit documentation, financial statements, and related reports in accordance with firm and professional standards.
• Identify and investigate variances, document findings, and communicate observations to engagement team leaders.
• Participate in client meetings, walkthroughs, and fieldwork activities while providing exceptional client service.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver quality engagements on time and continue developing technical expertise in government auditing.
What Success Looks Like
• Audit work is completed accurately, professionally, and on schedule, with well-organized workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Communication is proactive, questions are asked thoughtfully, and learning opportunities are embraced.
• Team members can rely on you to take ownership of assigned work and contribute to engagement success.
• Clients experience responsive, professional, and relationship-focused service.
• You demonstrate continuous growth in technical and professional skills while consistently living the firm's mission, REAL Values, and The CSH Way.
Your Experience and Strengths
We're excited to connect with professionals who are eager to learn, take ownership of their work, and build a strong foundation in public accounting. Successful candidates will be organized, collaborative, detail-oriented, and motivated by the opportunity to grow while contributing to client success.
We're particularly interested in candidates who bring:
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• A desire to build expertise within public accounting and governmental auditing.
Internship, co-op, or other accounting and finance experience is beneficial. Coursework or exposure to governmental or nonprofit accounting is a plus, and an interest in pursuing CPA certification is encouraged.
Why Audit Professionals Choose CSH
At Clark Schaefer Hackett, you'll find experienced mentors, meaningful work, and a team committed to helping you grow. Through hands-on experience, collaboration, and professional development, you'll build both the technical and client-service skills needed for long-term success.
If you're interested in building a strong foundation in public accounting while serving organizations that make a difference in their communities, we'd welcome the opportunity to start a conversation.
Keywords: Government Audit, Public Accounting, Staff Auditor, Audit Associate, Financial Statement Audits, Governmental Accounting, GASB, GAAP, Internal Controls, Audit Testing, Risk Assessment, Financial Reporting, Workpapers, Client Service, Public Sector Accounting, Municipal Audits, School District Audits, Nonprofit Accounting, Microsoft Excel, CPA Candidate, Accounting Graduate, Entry-Level Accounting, Professional Development, Team Collaboration.