Entry-Level Local Government Auditor

State of Minnesota; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Audit Practice Division in Marshall, MN is seeking an entry-level Local Government Auditor to assist with audits of Minnesota local governments. You will perform procedures to assess the reliability of financial statements and compliance with laws and federal requirements.

Key duties include documenting controls, testing compliance, analyzing transactions, and developing findings.

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) by December 31, 2026, or
• A master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance (with at least 24 semester hours of accounting at the intermediate or advanced level) by December 31, 2026.

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; and
• Develop findings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (with at least 24 semester hours of accounting at the intermediate or advanced level) by December 31, 2026

Master's degree in Accountancy or Finance (with at least 24 semester hours of accounting at the intermediate or advanced level) by December 31, 2026

Job description

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Audit Practice Division in Marshall, MN is seeking an entry-level Local Government Auditor to assist with audits of Minnesota local governments. You will perform procedures to assess the reliability of financial statements and compliance with laws and federal requirements.

Key duties include documenting controls, testing compliance, analyzing transactions, and developing findings.