Local Government Auditors (St. Paul)

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.

As a team member of the Audit Practice Division, this entry-level auditor position assists in the audits of Minnesota local governments by performing procedures necessary to determine the reliability of clients’ financial statements and compliance with legal and federal requirements.

Duties require the Local Government Auditor to:

  • Document, test, and evaluate internal controls;

  • Perform legal compliance testing;

  • Perform federal grant and compliance testing;

  • Analyze transactions and financial activities;

  • Test accuracy and determine data reliability;

  • Document audit evidence in work papers; and

  • Develop findings.

  • Interviews will be held in person in St. Paul., Minnesota.

Start date of approximately January 11, 2027.

After an initial training period in the office, the Local Government Auditor is expected to report to the St. Paul Office or an assigned client location a minimum of one day per week.

  • Job ID: 97435

  • Location: St. Paul

  • Telework Eligible: Yes

  • Full/Part Time: Full-Time

  • Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

  • Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

  • Date Posted: 10/06/2026

  • Closing Date: 10/26/2026

  • 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 10% of the time

  • Salary Range: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / 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 one of the following from an accredited college or university:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (with at least 24 semester hours of accounting at the intermediate or advanced level) by December 31, 2026, or

  • A master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance (with at least 24 semester hours of accounting at the intermediate or advanced level) by December 31, 2026

Preferred Qualifications

  • Has successfully completed some or all parts of the CPA exam;

  • Has a GPA of 3.0 or higher in accounting courses and overall;

  • Has auditing or audit internship experience;

  • Has Microsoft Office experience; 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 the 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.