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Local Government Auditor Senior

State of Minnesota • Marshall, MN • 4d ago

Working Title: Local Government Auditor Senior

Job Class: Local Government Auditor Senior

Agency: State Auditor

Job ID : 96743

Location : Marshall

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 09/04/2026

Closing Date : 09/24/2026

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 - Thursday or Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes, Up to 25% of the time

Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 Senior level auditor 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 (LGA) Senior has primary responsibility for:

Playing a lead role in the planning and completion of individual audits;

Self-directing completion of complex audit sections and financial reporting; and

Providing day-to-day guidance and coaching to less experienced professional auditors.

Interviews may be held in person in St. Paul.

Start date of approximately October 12, 2026, or after.

After an initial training period in the Marshall Office, the LGA Senior is expected to report to the OSA's Marshall Office

or an assigned client location a minimum of one day per week.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, a candidate must have and Identify the number of years of experience and

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 experience reviewing audit documentation and providing guidance to other professional audit staff performing governmental financial and compliance audits;

A 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; 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 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; and

Strong written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon candidate passing a job-related background check that may include the following: 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 country of employment without sponsorship foremployment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

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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