Auditor Intermediate Job ID 77600

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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.

Job Summary

This position has a project end date of 10/26/2026

As an Auditor Intermediate at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) you will be responsible for an integral internal audit function within the agency, tasked with a critical role in maintaining organizational integrity and enhancing operational efficiency. The intermediate auditor will work under the guidance of senior audit staff. The incumbent in this role is expected to develop a deep understanding of audit processes and effectively communicate findings in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ professional standards and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. The position involves a thorough evaluation of the agency’s internal control systems under general supervision. The auditor's performance is measured by the timeliness, accuracy, and quality of their work, as well as their ability to effectively communicate and coordinate responses to audit findings. This not only includes a comprehensive understanding and documentation of existing controls but also an in-depth testing of these controls for effectiveness. In doing so, the Auditor Intermediate identifies potential weaknesses or areas of inefficiency, thereby playing a key role in preventing mismanagement, fraud, and non-compliance with laws and regulations. The role grants unrestricted access to all agency activities, records, systems, property, and personnel, enabling a comprehensive and effective audit process.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of professional experience and demonstrated proficiency in areas of conducting financial, compliance or operational/program audits, and investigations.  (*NOTE: A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration/Management or related field substitutes for one year of professional experience.)

Experience applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of

Internal Auditing issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors Experience conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies. 

Experience assessing the design of internal controls and testing for operating effectiveness.

Experience in assessing compliance with federal and state laws, statutes and departmental policies.

Experience in developing audit findings,  formulating recommendations and communicating results to audit clients.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to develop depth and breadth of knowledge that includes operational, financial, technology, and regulatory understanding across multiple businesses/program areas and documenting understanding of critical subject areas as needed.

Experience preparing detailed, clearly labeled workpapers that record and summarize data on the audit work assigned.

Experience preparing memos and audit reports including the ability to obtain and analyze transactions, documents, records, reports, and methods that provide the basis for audit conclusions on the effectiveness and efficiency of controls over the program or process being audited

Ability to assess whether data analytics can be utilized in the assessment of risk and controls and properly collecting, interpreting, and concluding on data.

Ability to establish, develop and maintain communication and strong working relationships with audit client contacts.

Application Details

How to Apply 

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Patty Atchison at patty.atchison@state.mn.us 

About Pollution Control Agency 

Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.