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Working Title : Local Government Auditor, Senior

Job Class: Local Government Auditor, Senior

Agency: Office of the State Auditor

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 04/25/2024

• Closing Date: 05/15/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Office of the State Auditor / Local Government Auditor, Senior

• Division/Unit: Human Resources 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: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,002 / annually

• Classified Status: Classified

• Telework Eligible: Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Audit Practice Division performs external financial and compliance audits of local governments and is seeking applicants for experienced local government auditors at the senior level.

This 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, 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.

*This posting will fill up to two (2) positions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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;

• Experience with planning an audit; and

• Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, OMB Compliance Supplement, Uniform Guidance, GASB Statements, and Legal Compliance Audit Guides.

This experience must be identified in an attached resume along with the number of years of work experience for each qualification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in the application of audit tools such as or similar to Checkpoint and PPC;

• Experience working with local governmental agencies;

• Knowledge of Minnesota laws, court decisions, and attorney general positions pertaining to local governmental agencies.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure;

• Two years of experience planning an audit;

• Experience working with GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, OMB Compliance Supplement, and Legal Compliance Audit Guides in an audit setting.

Physical 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.

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, 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).

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.