Local Govt Audit Spec Sr

About the Position

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 Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Audit Practice Division performs external financial and compliance audits of local governments and is seeking applicants for a Staff Specialist Senior position as part of the Audit Division’s Standards and Procedures work.

This position is responsible for assisting the Office of the State Auditor’s (OSA) quality control program to ensure the OSA’s compliance with established accounting and auditing standards, procedures, and regulations. The Local Government Auditor Staff Specialist Senior has primary responsibility for:

• Performing technical reviews of financial and compliance audit reports to ensure reports are complete and in accordance with applicable professional standards including generally accepted accounting principles, auditing standards, governmental auditing standards, and single audit requirements.
• Providing technical guidance on accounting and auditing standards for the purpose of ensuring consistency in reporting and compliance with professional standards.
• Enforcing quality control policies and procedures; providing feedback, direction, and recommendations to OSA staff; and supporting the goals and priorities of the OSA.

The Staff Specialist Senior is expected to report to the OSA's main office or a regional office at least one day per week.

• 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 lead worker experience guiding professional audit staff in performing external financial and compliance audits of local governments; and
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) active licensure.

• Knowledge in the application of audit tools such as or similar to Checkpoint and PPC.
• Two years of experience performing single audits using the OMB Compliance Supplement.
• Two years of experience playing a lead role in the audits of large, complex, and /or specialized local governments.
• Experience reviewing governmental financial reports for the purpose of increasing audit quality.
• Experience working with GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, OMB Compliance Supplement, and Legal Compliance Audit Guides in an audit setting.
• Audit experience with the Minnesota Office of the State Auditor.

• 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 status).

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being
  • Training, classes, and professional development
  • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website )
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
  • A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges…