Local Govt Audit Senior

• Location:
  
  Moorhead
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Job
• Job Class:
  Local Government Auditor Senior
• Agency:
  State Auditor
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  State Auditor / State Auditor-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Payroll Processing Unit / Audit Practice
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
• Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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 senior level auditor position is responsible for assisting in the audits of local governments by ensuring the appropriate procedures are performed to determine the reliability of clients' financial statements and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

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

Interviews may be held in person in St. Paul. Start date is approximately July 27, 2026 or after.

After an initial training period in which staff is required to work in the office, the LGA Senior is expected to report to the OSA's Moorhead Office or an assigned client location a minimum of one day per week.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a master’s degree with an accounting concentration, from an accredited institution
• 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
• 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)

• 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 active licensure
• Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/GASB Statements) for local governments
• Considerable knowledge of professional audit requirements (GAAS/GAGAS) for audits of local governments
• Considerable knowledge of audit requirements for federal awards (including Uniform Guidance and OMB Compliance)
• Experience testing in accordance with the Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guides
• Strong written communications skills

• Requires occasional transport of less than 10 pounds, along with the ability to move through work space and maintain a stationary position throughout the work day

• Job offer is contingent upon candidate passing a job‑related background check that may include reference checks to verify job‑related credentials, a criminal background check and driver’s history check prior to appointment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B…