Assistant State Auditor 1 Or 2 (Financial Audit And Single Audit)

The State Auditor's Office offers a chance for you to make a difference in how government operates. It's an excellent opportunity for innovators capable of critical thinking.

It's your chance to join us in the search for new ideas to ensure our audits are relevant and provide value to the governments we audit. It's a career in which you can take pride in the work you do and the service we perform for the citizens of Washington State. #WeAreSAO 

SAO also offers a rare opportunity to work in a government environment that is high profile but also even paced. While we have high expectations for the depth and quality of work, we are also able to manage our project schedules to sustain a healthy work/life balance.

The State Auditor's Office is seeking to fill multiple positions located in Olympia, Washington. These opportunities are available on our Single Audit and Financial Audit teams. This posting will be used to source candidates for only these teams within SAO.

Team Financial Audit (FA) conducts accountability and financial statement audits of state agencies. Team FA's largest audit is the State of Washington's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Three to four months out of the year we travel in King, Pierce, Thurston, Lewis and Grays Harbor counties working on site conducting financial statement audits of institutions of higher education. We also conduct accountability audits of state agencies which are primarily located in the greater Olympia area. These audits do require occasional travel to decentralized offices located throughout the state.

Team Single Audit (SA) conducts accountability and federal compliance audits of state agencies. Team SA performs the Single Audit for the state of Washington - the largest reoccurring audit performed by our Office.

The team also conducts accountability audits of state agencies that are primarily located in the greater Olympia area. Audit work requires occasional travel to de-centralized agency offices located throughout the state.

Accountability Audits:

An accountability audit evaluates whether a state agency has adhered to applicable state laws, rules and its own policies and procedures. The process includes auditing records to ensure public funds are accounted for and internal controls are in place to protect public resources from misappropriating and misuse.

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report:

We perform an independent audit of the State of Washington's ACFR in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.      

Financial Statement Audits:

We contract with institutions of higher education and state agencies to provide financial opinions under Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. We contract with several state agencies to audit their stand-alone financial statements or financial schedules.

Single Audits:

The Single Audit examines whether the State has implemented adequate internal controls over and materially complies with federal requirements. The audit also determines whether the State properly spent federal funds.

A job and benefits that support a healthy work/life balance.

The Washington State Auditor's Office (SAO) prides itself in offering flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment that helps our staff balance work and life. We also offer a comprehensive package of health and wellness benefits to employees, including:

• Full benefits package. Click here to learn more.

• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

• Growth and development opportunities, including 80+ hours of training each biennium.

• Educational and professional certification reimbursements.

• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect in the workplace.

Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,072 - $5,479)

This is the first level of our in-training program for staff with little audit experience. The Office provides classes, on-the-job training time, and work product review and feedback to assist new auditors in gaining skills to move to the new level. Most work is completed in the field at the governmental entity, with employees working in teams.

Assistant State Auditor 2 ($4,723 - $6,349)

In the second level of our in-training program, auditors continue to build upon the experience they gained through work as an Assistant State Auditor 1, our internship program, or comparable auditing work at another organization. At this level, employees may be assigned opportunities to plan and conduct audits under the guidance of their supervisor.

Assistant State Auditor 1's and 2's are provided coaching, training and mentoring to assist in gaining the skills needed to advance your career in auditing. Assistant State Auditor 1's and 2's work under a more experienced auditor, receiving regular training, mentoring and feedback.

Staff at these levels are typically promoted through each in-training step within 6-to-18-month intervals. Successful Assistant State Auditors come from many backgrounds. We emphasize strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships, excellent time management skills, and a strong desire for professional development.

Assistant State Auditor 1- Requires a bachelor's degree and completion of at least three college-level accounting classes.

Assistant State Auditor 2- Requires a bachelor's degree and completion of at least three college-level accounting classes and one year of professional experience in auditing or accounting.Benefits of working for the State of Washington and the State Auditor's Office (SAO):

• As a full-time State employee, you accrue vacation (12-22 days per year) and sick leave (1 day per month).

• Full-time employees are entitled to 12 paid holidays.

• You and your family members are covered by medical (including vision), dental, and basic life insurance.

• As anew employee you will have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs to enroll in.

• We also offer paid training programs, flexible schedules and shared commuter options.

As a Washington state employee, you will also enjoy other benefits and discounts from various companies. Here are a few:

• WGU Washington is proud to offer a special discount for Washington state employees. As a Washington state employee, you are entitled to a 5 percent discount on our already affordable tuition rates for your first two terms!

• Discounts on phone services through Verizon, AT&T and Sprint.

• Ability to take advantage of the Home Use Program, allowing you to get selected Microsoft software at a reduced price.

Application Process:

To be considered, applicants must submit a completed application and provide complete responses on the supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete responses will result in disqualification of your application.

Degrees awarded outside the United States must include a credential evaluation report.

If you are a US Veteran and would like to apply for Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of Form DD214 military record showing honorable discharge.

Questions may be directed to the application unit at applicationsunit@sao.wa.gov.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and ideas in order to carry out the agency's mission today and in the future. This includes ensuring every member of our team feels valued and supported. We encourage you to join us.

The Office of the Washington State Auditor is an equal opportunity employer.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance in the application or testing process, or who need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (564) 999-0947 or via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.