Local Government Audit Senior

State of Minnesota; Moorhead (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota, through the Office of the State Auditor, seeks a Senior Local Government Auditor to lead and execute audits of local governments. The role requires planning, guiding junior staff, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and GAAS. Travel up to 25% is expected, with interviews in St.

Paul or Moorhead. Start around October 21, 2026, reporting from Moorhead. Applicants need a degree in accounting (or a related master's) and 2+ years of audit experience; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Master's with accounting concentration.
• Minimum of two years of experience reviewing audit documentation and guiding staff on governmental audits.
• Minimum of two years planning audits, ensuring adequate documentation, and preparing audit reports and single audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and completion of individual audits.
• Self-direct completion of complex audit sections and financial reporting.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to less experienced auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS/GAGAS knowledge

Written communication

Audit planning

Audit documentation

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or Master's with accounting concentration

CPA with active licensure

Tools

Checkpoint

PPC

Job description

Working Title: Local Government Auditor Senior

Job Class: Local Government Auditor Senior

Agency: State Auditor

• Job ID : 97166

• Location : Moorhead

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/22/2026

• Closing Date : 10/13/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : State Auditor / State Auditor-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Payroll Processing Unit / Audit Practice

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Thursday or Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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.

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Audit Practice Division performs independent, external financial and compliance audits of local governments.

This Senior level auditor position is responsible for assisting in the audits of local governments by ensuring that appropriate procedures are performed that are necessary to determine the reliability of clients' financial statements and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Local Government Auditor (LGA) Senior has primary responsibility for:

• Playing a lead role in the planning and completion of individual audits;

• Self-directing completion of complex audit sections and financial reporting; and

• Providing day-to-day guidance and coaching to less experienced professional auditors.

Interviews will be held in person in St. Paul or in the Moorhead area.

Start date of approximately October 21, 2026, or after.

After an initial training period in the Moorhead office, the LGA Senior is expected to report to the OSA's Moorhead office or an assigned client location a minimum of one day per week.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, a candidate must have and identify the number of years of experience and specifics regarding these qualifications in the application materials:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, or master's degree with an accounting concentration, from an accredited institution;

• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience reviewing audit documentation and providing guidance to other professional audit staff performing governmental financial and compliance audits;

• A minimum of two (2) years experience planning an audit; ensuring audit documentation is sufficient and appropriate; and preparing audit reports, financial statement disclosures, management letters and single audits in accordance with applicable standards;

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/GASB Statements) for local governments;

• Knowledge of professional audit requirements (GAAS/GAGAS) for audits of local governments;

• Knowledge of audit requirements for federal awards (including Uniform Guidance and OMB Compliance Supplement); and

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in the application of audit tools such as or similar to Checkpoint and PPC;

• Knowledge of Minnesota laws, court decisions, and attorney general opinions relating to local governmental agencies;

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with active licensure;

• Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/GASB Statements) for local governments;

• Considerable knowledge of professional audit requirements (GAAS/GAGAS) for audits of local governments;

• Considerable knowledge of audit requirements for federal awards (including Uniform Guidance and OMB Compliance);

• Experience testing in accordance with the Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guides; and

• Strong written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Requires occasional transport of less than 10 pounds, along with the ability to move through work space and maintain a stationary position throughout the work day.

Additional Requirements

• Job offer is contingent upon candidate passing a job-related background check that may include the following: reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and driver's history check prior to appointment.

• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

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.