Remote Local Government Auditor

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

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