Senior Accountant (Governmental Audit) at Hungerford

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

GAAS Compliance, GAAP Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Technical Research, Single Audits, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards, School District Audits, Client Relationship Management, Staff Development, Training, Mentoring, Time Management, Project Management, Communication, Teamwork, Multitasking

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Description In this role, you’ll play a key role on our governmental audit team and participate in a wide variety of school district and municipal engagements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about delivering outstanding service in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Responsibilities Plan, coordinate, and execute audits in compliance with GAAS, GAAP, and regulatory requirements Research technical accounting and auditing issues; provide technical review support Perform single audits and prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards for various governmental audit clients. Perform school district audits, including limited travel requirements, and general involvement in other governmental engagements. Develop, train, and mentor staff Build and manage client relationships Participate in firm-wide strategic planning and goal setting Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting 2+ years of public accounting audit experience School district, municipality, and single audit experience preferred CPA license or actively pursuing designation Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) Qualifications Proven time and project management skills Professional and personable communication skills Ability to work as part of a team, as well as individually, with minimal supervision Pays close attention to the finer details Capable of multitasking and adapting to multiple businesses and industries Embraces technology and uses it to improve processes Benefits · Health Insurance – Immediate eligibility for employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision · Work-Life Balance – schedule flexibility, personalized hybrid work arrangements, generous PTO, parental leave · Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts · 401k/Retirement Advising About Us Hungerford is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with over 80 years of proud service to West Michigan. We offer expertise in tax, audit, accounting, business advisory, technology, and wealth management, and are deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and collaboration—within our team, with clients, and throughout the community. Our culture is rooted in excellence, inclusivity, and a shared dedication to client success and employee growth. By exchanging innovative ideas, we help organizations thrive, create new opportunities for our people, and give back in meaningful ways. And through it all, we make sure to have fun. As a locally owned and operated firm, we’re proud to call Grand Rapids, Greenville, Holland, Muskegon, and St. Joseph home.

Responsibilities

The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing governmental audits for school districts and municipalities in compliance with relevant standards. Responsibilities also include performing single audits, researching technical issues, and developing/mentoring staff members.