Local Government Audit Staff Specialist

Working Title: LGA Staff Specialist - Local Government Audit Staff Specialist

Job Class: Local Government Audit Staff Specialist

Agency: State Auditor

• Job ID : 94418

• 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 : 05/29/2026

• Closing Date : 06/15/2026

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

• Division/Unit : Payroll Processing Unit / Audit Practice

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day

• Days of Work : Monday - Thursday or Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Up to 25%

• Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.25 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,307 / 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

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 Local Government Audit Staff Specialist positions as part of the Audit Practice Division.

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 Audit Staff Specialist has primary responsibility for:

· Leading in the planning and completion of audits.

· Directing less experienced auditors by providing guidance and coaching and distributing work to them.

· Assisting with quality/technical reviews of OSA audits, along with reviews of local government audits performed by CPA firms, to determine that auditing and reporting standards are followed.

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 lead work and/or supervisory experience guiding professional audit staff in 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.

Candidates must attach a resume documenting work experience with beginning and end dates.

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 opinions relating to local governmental agencies.

· Certified Public Accountant (CPA) active licensure.

· Two years of experience playing a lead role in the audits of large, complex, and /or specialized local governments.

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

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional lifting and carrying of less than 10 pounds, along with the ability to move through the work space and maintain a stationary position throughout the 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 a driver's history check prior to appointment.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment via 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . Please indicate what assistance is needed.