Local Government Auditor Staff Specialist (Duluth)

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 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 Staff Specialist has primary responsibility for:

  • Leading in the planning and reporting (including financial statements, note disclosures, and management letters) for external audits of large, complex, and/or specialized local governments in accordance with professional standards;

  • Independently and efficiently completing audit areas that are difficult or complex in nature, including audits of federal programs; and

  • Directing less experienced auditors by providing guidance and coaching, as well as assigning audit areas to staff and the subsequent review of audit documentation.

Interviews may be held in person in St. Paul or Duluth area.

Start date of approximately November 16, 2026, or after.

After an initial training period in the office, the LGA Staff Specialist is expected to report to the OSA's Duluth office or an assigned client location a minimum of one day per week. Additional days in office may be required during the training periods of future new hires in the auditing division.

  • Job ID: 97270

  • Location: Duluth

  • Telework Eligible: Yes

  • Full/Part Time: Full-Time

  • Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

  • Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

  • Date Posted: 9/28/2026

  • Closing Date: 10/19/2026

  • 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: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / 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: Yes

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, a candidate must have and Identify the number of years of experience listed in minimum qualifications and the 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 lead worker and/or supervisor experience guiding professional audit staff, including reviewing audit documentation of other professional audit staff performing external financial and compliance audits of local

    governments;

  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience planning and performing audits of federal programs in accordance with Uniform Guidance;

  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience preparing audit reports, financial statement disclosures, and management letters 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 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) with an active licensure;

  • Two years of experience in external audits of large, complex, and /or specialized local governments;

  • Considerable knowledge of GAAP/GASB Standards, GAAS, GAGAS, OMB Compliance Supplement, Uniform Guidance, and Legal

  • Compliance Audit Guides relating to local governmental agencies; and

  • Strong written communication skills.

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 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 HR Staffing Specialist Cassandra Calamese.

If you have questions about this position, contact HR Staffing Specialist Cassandra Calamese or (651) 296-7003.