Senior Local Government Auditor – Remote Eligible

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

Job summary

The State of Minnesota’s Office of the State Auditor seeks a Senior Local Government Auditor to lead planning and execution of audits for local governments. The role emphasizes strong GAAP/GAAS knowledge, coaching junior staff, and ensuring high‑quality financial reporting.

Travel up to 25% may be required. Interviews will be in Moorhead or St. Paul. Start date around October 21, 2026, with the option to work from Moorhead or client locations as needed.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or master’s degree with an accounting concentration, from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience reviewing audit documentation and providing guidance to other professional audit staff performing governmental financial and compliance audits.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience planning an audit; ensuring audit documentation is sufficient and appropriate; and preparing audit reports, financial statement disclosures, management letters and single audits in accordance with applicable standards.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/GASB Statements) for local governments.
• Knowledge of professional audit requirements (GAAS/GAGAS) for audits of local governments.
• Knowledge of audit requirements for federal awards (including Uniform Guidance and OMB Compliance Supplement).

Responsibilities

• Playing a lead role in the planning and completion of individual audits.
• Self-directing completion of complex audit sections and financial reporting; and
• Providing day-to-day guidance and coaching to less experienced professional auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Audit planning

Leading audits

Coaching juniors

Education

Accounting degree (B.A./B.S.)

Accounting concentration (M.A.)

Tools

Checkpoint

PPC

Job description

The State of Minnesota’s Office of the State Auditor seeks a Senior Local Government Auditor to lead planning and execution of audits for local governments. The role emphasizes strong GAAP/GAAS knowledge, coaching junior staff, and ensuring high‑quality financial reporting.

Travel up to 25% may be required. Interviews will be in Moorhead or St. Paul. Start date around October 21, 2026, with the option to work from Moorhead or client locations as needed.