Remote 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

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.