Senior Local Government Auditor - Remote Eligible

State of Minnesota; Moorhead (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota, through the Office of the State Auditor, seeks a Senior Local Government Auditor to lead and execute audits of local governments. The role requires planning, guiding junior staff, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and GAAS. Travel up to 25% is expected, with interviews in St.

Paul or Moorhead. Start around October 21, 2026, reporting from Moorhead. Applicants need a degree in accounting (or a related master's) and 2+ years of audit experience; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Master's with accounting concentration.
• Minimum of two years of experience reviewing audit documentation and guiding staff on governmental audits.
• Minimum of two years planning audits, ensuring adequate documentation, and preparing audit reports and single audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and completion of individual audits.
• Self-direct completion of complex audit sections and financial reporting.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to less experienced auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS/GAGAS knowledge

Written communication

Audit planning

Audit documentation

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or Master's with accounting concentration

CPA with active licensure

Tools

Checkpoint

PPC

Job description

State of Minnesota, through the Office of the State Auditor, seeks a Senior Local Government Auditor to lead and execute audits of local governments. The role requires planning, guiding junior staff, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and GAAS. Travel up to 25% is expected, with interviews in St.

Paul or Moorhead. Start around October 21, 2026, reporting from Moorhead. Applicants need a degree in accounting (or a related master's) and 2+ years of audit experience; CPA preferred.