Local Government Auditor - LGA

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

Job summary

The Office of the State Auditor in Minnesota seeks an entry-level Local Government Auditor in Moorhead to support audits of local governments. The role involves documenting internal controls, testing compliance, and analyzing financial activities to determine reliability.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA exam progress and internships are preferred. The position offers day shifts, travel up to 25%, and opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance with accounting_hours completed.

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.
• Develop findings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance

CPA exam progress

Audit internship experience

MS Office experience

Strong written communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Working Title: Local Government Auditor

Job Class: Local Government Auditor

Agency: State Auditor

• Job ID : 96742
• Location : Moorhead
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 09/04/2026
• Closing Date : 09/24/2026
• 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: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually
• Job Class Option : No Option
• 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 Moorhead.

Start dates of approximately November 16, 2026.

After an initial training period in the Moorhead Office, the Local Government Auditor is expected to report to the Moorhead 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), or
• a master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance (with at least 24 semester hours of accounting at the intermediate or advanced level)

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 MS Office experience; and
• Has 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 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.