Leg Audit Staff

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor is seeking a Staff Auditor in St Paul to join the Financial Audit Division. This regular, full-time role conducts audits of government agencies and programs, tests internal controls, analyzes financial activity, and prepares clear audit findings.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required, with strong writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, public policy, or a related discipline is required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
• Strong writing skills with ability to summarize complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Audit financial statements of government agencies and programs.
• Evaluate and test internal controls and perform compliance testing.
• Analyze transactions and financial activity; draft audit findings.
• Document audit evidence in work papers and ensure data integrity.
• Communicate results clearly and support reporting with concise narratives.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, public policy, or relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

Working Title : Staff Auditor

Job Class: Legislative Auditor Staff

Agency: Agency Name from SEMA4

• Job ID: 97601

• Location: St Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 10/09/2026

• Closing Date: 10/30/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor

• Division/Unit: Financial Audit Division

• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $35.47 - $54.45 / hourly; $74,061 - $113,692 / annually

• Job Class Option: Financial Audit

• Classified Status: Unclassified

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

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.

Help ensure that public resources are managed effectively and used in compliance with state laws and other applicable legal requirements. The Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) is looking for curious and motivated critical thinkers interested in applying their analytical skills to improve the financial operations of agencies and programs throughout the executive and judicial branches of state government.

Auditors enjoy rewarding work, including the audit and examination of the financial statements for the State of Minnesota and the state’s pension plans; state agencies’ internal controls, legal compliance, and information technology security; and allegations of financial wrong-doing. We offer a work/life balance culture, great benefits, and opportunities for ongoing professional development and career advancement.

Job Duties

Auditors conduct audits of and examine diverse and complex government agencies and programs. The position includes responsibilities to:

• Evaluate and test internal controls

• Perform compliance testing

• Audit financial statements

• Analyze transactions and financial activity

• Test data accuracy and determine data integrity

• Document audit evidence in work papers

• Draft audit findings

The salary range is $35.47 to $54.45 per hour, the equivalent of $74,061 to $113,692 per year. The Legislative Auditor will determine the starting salary within this range based on a successful applicant’s qualifications. Expected start date for this position is February 2027.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, a candidate must submit both a cover letter and resume and must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, public policy, or another relevant discipline, earned before the start date of employment.

• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.

• Strong writing skills, including experience analyzing complex information and summarizing it simply and clearly.

• Demonstrated attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access).

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Successful completion of some or all parts of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

• One or more years of government accounting or auditing experience.

• Training or experience in critically analyzing financial data and legal compliance requirements, including laws, federal regulations, and state policies and procedures.

• Training or experience with data analysis and sampling techniques.

• Training or experience collecting information through interviews and written inquiries.

• Proficiency in writing clear and concise reports on complex and technical issues.

• Knowledge of state government and the legislative process.

Additional Requirements

• We will review cover letters and resumes to identify applicants meeting minimum and preferred requirements.Selected applicants will go through an interview process and will be required to submit education transcripts and employment references.At the time of the interview, we may ask applicants to respond to a writing prompt.

• We will conduct background checks prior to any employment offer.Personal integrity is an essential qualification to work at OLA, and certain violations of ethical or legal standards relevant to being an auditor at OLA may disqualify an applicant.

• Due to the nonpartisan nature of our office, applicants with extensive prior partisan work experience may be disqualified.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for an employment visa of any kind (e.g., H1B status).

• This position will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office.The selected applicant must live in Minnesota and is expected to work in the office as required.

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 [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.