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Leg Audit Staff

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 3h ago

Working Title : Financial Auditor

Job Class: Leg Auditor

Agency: Office of the Legislative Auditor

Job ID: 88066

Location: St Paul, MN

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Reg

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 08/06/2025

Closing Date: 08/26/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Office of the Legislative Auditor

Division/Unit: OLA

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $34.52 - $52.99 / hourly; $72,078 - $110,643 / annually

Job Class Option: Leg Auditor

Classified Status: Classified

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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.

Help ensure that public resources are managed effectively and used in compliance with state laws and other applicable legal requirements. The Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) is looking for curious and motivated critical thinkers interested in applying their analytical skills to improve the financial operations of agencies and programs throughout the executive and judicial branches of state government.

Auditors enjoy rewarding work, including the audit and examination of the financial statements for the State of Minnesota and the state's pension plans, the state agencies' internal controls and legal compliance, information technology security, and allegations of financial wrong-doing. We offer flexible schedules, great benefits, and opportunities for ongoing professional development and career advancement.

Job Duties

Auditors conduct audits of and examine diverse and complex government agencies and programs. Typical responsibilities include:

Evaluate and test internal controls

Perform legal compliance testing

Audit financial statements

Analyze transactions and financial activity

Test accuracy and determine data integrity

Document audit evidence in work papers

Draft audit findings

Applications received from this posting may be used to fill up to four positions. The salary range is from $34.52 to $52.99 per hour, the equivalent of $72,078 to $110,643 per year. The Legislative Auditor will determine the starting salary within this range based on a successful applicant's qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, a candidate must submit a cover letter and resume and must have:

A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, public policy, or another relevant field.

Strong knowledge of accounting and auditing principles.

Strong writing skills, including experience analyzing complex information and summarizing it simply and clearly.

Demonstrated attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access).

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

A master's degree in accounting.

Successful completion of some or all parts of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

One or more years of government accounting or auditing experience.

Training or experience in critically analyzing financial data and legal compliance requirements, including laws, federal regulations, and state policies and procedures.

Training or experience with data analysis and sampling techniques.

Training or experience collecting information through interviews and written inquiries.

Proficiency in writing clear and concise reports on complex and technical issues.

Knowledge of state government and the legislative process.

Additional Requirements

We will review cover letters and resumes to identify applicants meeting minimum and preferred requirements.Selected applicants will go through an interview process and will be required to submit education transcripts and employment references.At the time of the interview, we may ask applicants to respond to a writing prompt.

We will conduct background checks prior to any employment offer.Personal integrity is an essential qualification to work at OLA, and certain violations of ethical or legal standards relevant to being an auditor at OLA may disqualify an applicant.

Due to the nonpartisan nature of our office, applicants with extensive prior partisan work experience may be disqualified.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for an employment visa of any kind (e.g., H1B status).

This position will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office.The selected applicant must live in Minnesota and is expected work in the office as required.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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