Assistant State Auditor 1, 2, or 3 - Wenatchee (Internal Only)

State of Washington

Wenatchee (WA)

Remote

USD 49,000 - 96,000

Part time

7 hours ago

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Job summary

State of Washington’s Office of the State Auditor seeks an Assistant State Auditor to join Team Wenatchee. This temporary role involves on-site field work with governmental entities, plus remote guidance and feedback to in-training staff during the program.

Positions are structured as a tiered in-training series (AS 1–AS 3) with increasing responsibilities in risk-based financial and compliance audits. Candidates must meet education/experience requirements and be internal applicants as noted.

Job description

Closing Date

October 21, 2026

About the Role: Assistant State Auditor

Auditing is an excellent opportunity for innovators. 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 services we perform for the citizens of Washington State.

We are currently looking to fill an Assistant State Auditor position on Team Wenatchee.

Team Wenatchee

Team Wenatchee is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan, and Ferry Counties. We perform accountability, financial, and federal grant compliance audits for a wide variety of agencies both large and small, most of them preparing their financial statements on BARS Cash Basis.

We strive to establish and facilitate positive working relationships with our audit clients and to provide them with valuable recommendations for improvement. At the same time, we promote team camaraderie, and an encouraging atmosphere dedicated to supporting each other's growth and development of our team colleagues.

Candidates for this temporary position may be from anywhere in the state but should be able to provide effective guidance and mentoring on a remote basis, including providing written performance feedback. Candidates should also be comfortable giving a presentation or leading a discussion at one or two team staff meetings during the period.

Find out more about what local government audit teams do here!

Duties

Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,406 - $5,928)

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 next level. Most work is completed in the field at the governmental entity, with employees working in teams.

Assistant State Auditor 2 ($5,111 - $6,870)

In this 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 work at another organization. At this level, employees may to be assigned opportunities to plan and conduct audits under the guidance of their supervisor.

Assistant State Auditor 3 ($6,384 - $8,583)

This is the journey level of our Assistant State Auditor series. Staff at this level are responsible for planning and conducting risk-based financial & legal compliance, audits of Washington State agencies and local governments. They may also perform special investigations pertaining to citizen concerns and/or frauds. Journey level auditors review the work and provide mentoring to in-training level staff.

Qualifications

Education and years of experience combined with demonstrated competencies will determine ASA placement.

Job Qualification Requirement: Within this section, relevant experience is defined as experience in accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or financial investigations.

Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,406 - $5,928) - Job Qualification Requirement

Option 1 - Requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses.
Option 2 - Education may be substituted with experience. Total experience must be 4‑years of business or relevant experience, of which a minimum of 1‑year in accounting/auditing is required.
Option 3 - Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Assistant State Auditor 2 ($5,111 - $6,870) - Job Qualification Requirement

Option 1 - Requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses as well as one year of relevant experience. Government audit experience preferred.
Option 2 - Education may be substituted with experience. Total experience must be 5‑years of business or relevant experience, of which a minimum of 2‑years in accounting/auditing is required. Government audit experience preferred.
Option 3 - Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Assistant State Auditor 3 ($6,384 - $8,583) - Job Qualification Requirement

Option 1 - Requires a bachelor's degree and completion of at least three college-level accounting classes and two years of relevant experience. Government audit experience preferred.
Option 2 - Education may be substituted with experience. Total experience must be 6‑years of relevant experience, of which a minimum of 3‑years in accounting or auditing is required. Government audit experience preferred.
Option 3 - Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Additional Requirements

Must be an internal applicant who is currently employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.

For candidates using a degree to qualify

For candidates using a degree to qualify, if the degree is awarded outside the United States, you must include a credential evaluation report.

Veteran's Preference

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 applications unit at applicationsunit@sao.wa.gov.

The Washington State Auditor's Office 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 (360) 725-5618 or via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave