Local Government Auditor

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Audit Practice Division performs independent, external financial and compliance audits of local governments.

As a team member of the Audit Practice Division, this entry-level auditor position assists in the audits of Minnesota local governments by performing procedures necessary to determine the reliability of clients' financial statements and compliance with legal and federal requirements.

Duties require the Local Government Auditor to :

• Document, test, and evaluate internal controls;
• Perform legal compliance testing;
• Perform federal grant and compliance testing;
• Analyze transactions and financial activities;
• Test accuracy and determine data reliability;
• Document audit evidence in work papers; and
• Develop findings.

Interviews may be held in person in either St. Paul or Moorhead.

Start date is January 12, 2026, or after.

After an initial in-office training period, the Local Government Auditor is expected to report to the Moorhead Office or an assigned client location a minimum of one day per week.

• Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, a candidate

• must have
• one of the following from an accredited college or university :
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (with at least 24 semester hours of accounting at the intermediate or advanced level), or
• a master's degree in Accountancy or Finance (with at least 24 semester hours of accounting at the intermediate or advanced level).
• Preferred Qualifications
• Meets the educational requirements (150 credit hours) for eligibility for a CPA certificate;
• Has successfully completed some or all parts of the CPA exam;
• Has a GPA of 3.0 or higher in accounting courses and overall; and
• Strong written communication skills.
• Physical Requirements
• Requires occasional transport of less than 10 pounds, along with the ability to move through work space and maintain a stationary position throughout the work day.
• Additional Requirements
• Job offer is contingent upon candidate passing a job-related background check that will include the following : reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and driver's history check prior to appointment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer / educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.