Remote Local Government Auditor - Entry Level

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

Job summary

The State of Minnesota, Office of the State Auditor, is seeking an entry-level Local Government Auditor in the Audit Practice Division based in Duluth. This telework-eligible role supports audits of local governments with start dates around November 16, 2026 or January 11, 2027, depending on degree timing.

As part of the Audit Practice Division, you will document and test controls, analyze financial activities, and develop audit findings, with in-person interviews in Duluth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with required accounting hours by Dec 31, 2026.
• CPA exam progress encouraged and viewed favorably for advancement.

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

CPA exam progress

MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 24 accounting hours

Master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance with 24 accounting hours

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The State of Minnesota, Office of the State Auditor, is seeking an entry-level Local Government Auditor in the Audit Practice Division based in Duluth. This telework-eligible role supports audits of local governments with start dates around November 16, 2026 or January 11, 2027, depending on degree timing.

As part of the Audit Practice Division, you will document and test controls, analyze financial activities, and develop audit findings, with in-person interviews in Duluth.