Legislative Auditor: Inspect & Improve Local Government

Sdsoybean; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid family leave

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

South Dakota Retirement System

Longevity pay

Semimonthly pay periods

Job summary

The Department of Legislative Audit in Rapid City, SD is seeking a full-time auditor to perform audits of local government entities and ensure high-quality, compliant work products. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and communicating findings clearly to legislators and agencies.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration and demonstrate knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and governmental accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards and GAAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits of local government entities (Counties, Cities, Schools).
• Produce neat, concise, logical, and well-supported work products that comply with auditing standards.
• Contribute to a results-oriented culture through meetings and collaboration with coworkers.
• Ensure written and verbal communications are clear to legislators, agencies and officials.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and innovation to improve operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Auditing standards understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Department of Legislative Audit in Rapid City, SD is seeking a full-time auditor to perform audits of local government entities and ensure high-quality, compliant work products. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and communicating findings clearly to legislators and agencies.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration and demonstrate knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and governmental accounting.