Entry-Level Local Government Auditor - Travel Up to 25%

Minnesota Office of the State Auditor; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Pension plan

Job summary

Minnesota Office of the State Auditor is seeking an entry-level Local Government Auditor to assist in audits of Minnesota local governments, ensuring the reliability of financial statements and compliance with legal and federal requirements.

The position involves documenting internal controls, performing compliance tests, and developing findings. Interviews will be in Duluth with a start date around November 16, 2026 or January 11, 2027 depending on degree awards, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or master with 24 accounting hours) from an accredited college/university.
• Degree to be awarded by December 31, 2026 (with at least 24 accounting hours).
• CPA exam completed or in progress; GPA 3.0+ in accounting 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 data reliability.
• Document audit evidence in work papers.
• Develop findings.

Skills

Auditing

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Minnesota Office of the State Auditor is seeking an entry-level Local Government Auditor to assist in audits of Minnesota local governments, ensuring the reliability of financial statements and compliance with legal and federal requirements.

The position involves documenting internal controls, performing compliance tests, and developing findings. Interviews will be in Duluth with a start date around November 16, 2026 or January 11, 2027 depending on degree awards, with occasional travel.