Auditor - Local Government & Compliance

Minnesota Office of the State Auditor; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Office of the State Auditor in St. Paul seeks an entry-level Local Government Auditor to support audits of Minnesota local governments and to perform procedures that determine the reliability of financial statements and compliance with laws and federal requirements.

The role involves documenting internal controls, testing legal and grant compliance, analyzing transactions, and developing findings, with in-person interviews in St. Paul and a start around January 11, 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 24 semester hours of accounting at the intermediate or advanced level by December 31, 2026.
• Master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance with 24 semester hours of accounting at the intermediate or advanced level by December 31, 2026.
• CPA exam completed is preferred.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher in accounting courses and overall.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop findings.

Skills

Strong written communication

Auditing internship experience

Microsoft Office experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 24 semester hours of accounting by Dec 31, 2026

Master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance with 24 semester hours of accounting by Dec 31, 2026

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Minnesota Office of the State Auditor in St. Paul seeks an entry-level Local Government Auditor to support audits of Minnesota local governments and to perform procedures that determine the reliability of financial statements and compliance with laws and federal requirements.

The role involves documenting internal controls, testing legal and grant compliance, analyzing transactions, and developing findings, with in-person interviews in St. Paul and a start around January 11, 2027.