Local Government Auditor

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

State Auditor in Minnesota is seeking a Local Government Auditor in St. Paul to join the Audit Practice Division. This entry-level auditor position supports audits of Minnesota local governments, testing internal controls and compliance to ensure reliable financial statements.

The role involves documenting evidence, performing testing, and developing findings, with up to 10% travel, a hybrid schedule after initial training, and a January 11, 2027 start.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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.

Skills

Auditing

CPA exam progress

MS Office

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

Master’s in Accountancy/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working Title: Local Government Auditor

Job Class: Local Government Auditor

Agency: State Auditor

• Job ID : 97435

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/06/2026

• Closing Date : 10/26/2026

• 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 10% of the time

• Salary Range: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / 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.

As a team member of the Audit Practice Division, this entry-level auditor position assists in the audits of

Minnesota local governments by performing procedures necessary to determine the reliability of clients’

financial statements and compliance with legal and federal requirements.

Duties require the Local Government Auditor to:

• 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.

Interviews will be held in person in St. Paul., Minnesota.

Start date of approximately January 11, 2027.

After an initial training period in the office, the Local Government Auditor is expected to report to the St. Paul Office

or an assigned client location a minimum of one day per week.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Has successfully completed some or all parts of the CPA exam;

• Has a GPA of 3.0 or higher in accounting courses and overall;

• Has auditing or audit internship experience;

• Has Microsoft Office experience; and

• Strong written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Requires occasional transport of less than 10 pounds, along with the ability to move throughwork 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 the 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.