Local Government Auditor Specialist

Position: Local Government Auditor Staff Specialist
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* Working Title:

Local Government Auditor Staff Specialist*
* ** Job Class:
Local Government Auditor Staff Specialist*
* ** Agency:
State Auditor*
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** Job ** : 97270

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** Location** :
Duluth

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 9/28/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/19/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
State Auditor / State Auditor-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Payroll Processing Unit / Audit Practice

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday
- Thursday or Monday
- Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - Up to 25% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Audit Practice Division performs independent, external financial

and compliance audits of local governments.

This position is responsible for assisting in the audits of local governments by ensuring that

appropriate procedures are performed that are necessary to determine the reliability of clients'

financial statements and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Local Government

Auditor Staff Specialist has primary responsibility for:

+ Leading in the planning and reporting (including financial statements, note disclosures, and management letters) for external audits of large, complex, and/or specialized local governments in accordance with professional standards;

+ Independently and efficiently completing audit areas that are difficult or complex in nature,including audits of federal programs; and

+ Directing less experienced auditors by providing guidance and coaching, as well as assigningaudit areas to staff and the subsequent review of audit documentation.

Interviews may be held in person in St. Paul or Duluth area.

Start date of approximately November 16, 2026, or after.

After an initial training period in the office, the LGA Staff Specialist is expected to report to the OSA's Duluth

office or an assigned client location a minimum of one day per week. Additional days in office may

be required during the training periods of future new hires in the auditing division.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* To be considered, a candidate must have and Identify the number of years of experience listed in minimum qualifications and the specifics regarding your qualifications in your

application materials.

+ 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 lead worker and/or supervisory experience guiding professional audit staff, including reviewing audit documentation ofother professional audit staff performing external financial and compliance audits of local governments;

+ A minimum of two (2) years of experience planning and performing audits of federal programs in accordance with Uniform Guidance;

+ A minimum of two (2) years of experience preparing audit reports, financial statementdisclosures, and management letters 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; and

+ Knowledge of audit requirements for federal awards (including Uniform Guidance and OMBCompliance Supplement.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Knowledge in the application of audit tools such as or similar to Checkpoint and PPC;

+ Knowledge of Minnesota laws, court decisions, and attorney general opinions relating to local governmental agencies;

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with an active licensure;

+ Two years of experience in external audits of…