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Working Title: Local Government Audit Senior

Job Class: Local Government Auditor Senior

Agency: State Auditor

• Job ID : 81107

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Must be available to work in St. Paul office 1 day per week.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/23/2024

• Closing Date : 11/12/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : State Auditor / State Auditor-MAPE

• 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: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / 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 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.

The LGA Senior is expected to report to the OSA's main office (St. Paul) or assigned client location at least one day per week.

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;

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

Identify the number of years of specific experience regarding your qualifications in your application materials.

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).

• Two (2) or more years of experience with any of the following: planning audits; ensuring audit documentation is sufficient and appropriate; or preparing audit reports, financial statement disclosures, management letters, and single audits are in accordance with applicable standards.

• Experience working with GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, OMB Compliance Supplement, Uniform Guidance, GASB Statements, and the Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guides.

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.