Staff Auditor — Legislative Audit

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor is seeking a Staff Auditor in St Paul to join the Financial Audit Division. This regular, full-time role conducts audits of government agencies and programs, tests internal controls, analyzes financial activity, and prepares clear audit findings.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required, with strong writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, public policy, or a related discipline is required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.
• Strong writing skills with ability to summarize complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Audit financial statements of government agencies and programs.
• Evaluate and test internal controls and perform compliance testing.
• Analyze transactions and financial activity; draft audit findings.
• Document audit evidence in work papers and ensure data integrity.
• Communicate results clearly and support reporting with concise narratives.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, public policy, or relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor is seeking a Staff Auditor in St Paul to join the Financial Audit Division. This regular, full-time role conducts audits of government agencies and programs, tests internal controls, analyzes financial activity, and prepares clear audit findings.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is required, with strong writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.