Job Opening: Local Government Auditor Senior

The Office of the State Auditor ensures transparent, accountable, and effective government.

Job Description

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.

Start dates of approximately July 27, 2026, or after.

After an initial training period, the LGA Senior is expected to report to the Moorhead Office or an assigned client location a minimum of one day per week.

  • Department: Audit Practice

  • Job ID: 95106

  • Number of Positions Available: Up to 1

  • Location: Moorhead

  • Closing Date: 07/23/2026

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, a candidate must have:  

  • 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 work papers 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; and

  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/GASB) for local government;

  • Knowledge of professional audit requirements (GAAS, GAGAS) for audits of local governments; and

  • Knowledge of audit requirements for federal awards (including Uniform Guidance and OMB Compliance 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).

  • Considerable Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/GASB) for local government;

  • Considerable Knowledge of professional audit requirements (GAAS, GAGAS) for audits of local governments; and

  • Considerable Knowledge of audit requirements for federal awards (including Uniform Guidance and OMB Compliance Supplement).

  • Experience testing in accordance with the Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guides; and

  • Strong written communication skills.

Additional Requirements

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

  • 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 for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

How to Apply

Applications will be received through Minnesota Management and Budget. Apply online.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Cassandra Calamese.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Human Resources Director Cassandra Calamese.