Local Govt Audit Senior

About the role

The Office of the State Auditor serves Minnesotans by protecting local decisions close to home. The OSA provides support and analysis to local entities so they can make decisions for their communities based on facts.

Responsibilities

• Playing a lead role in planning and completion of individual audits;
• Self-directing completion of complex audit sections and financial reporting;
• Providing day-to-day guidance and coaching to less experienced professional auditors.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a master's degree with an accounting concentration, from an accredited institution;
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience reviewing audit documentation and providing guidance to other professional audit staff performing governmental financial and compliance audits;
• A minimum of two (2) years experience 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;
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/GASB Statements) for local governments;
• Knowledge of professional audit requirements (GAAS/GAGAS) for audits of local governments;
• 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 active licensure;
• Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/GASB Statements) for local governments;
• Considerable knowledge of professional audit requirements (GAAS/GAGAS) for audits of local governments;
• Considerable knowledge of audit requirements for federal awards (including Uniform Guidance and OMB Compliance);
• Experience testing in accordance with the Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guides;
• Strong written communications skills.

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 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, 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).