Assistant State Auditor 1 (Olympia)

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Growth and development opportunities (

Educational and professional reimburse

Diversity, equity, inclusion and rank

Job summary

The State of Washington's Office of the State Auditor is seeking an Assistant State Auditor 1 for Team Olympia, located in Olympia, WA. This entry-level auditing role offers hands-on training and field experience with governmental audits.

You will join a collaborative team that supports growth and accountability, in a hybrid work setting with occasional travel to client sites to gain practical expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with three accounting courses or equivalent experience.
• Total experience 4 years with at least 1 year in accounting/auditing.
• Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits in Thurston, Grays Harbor, Lewis and Pacific Counties.
• Assist with accountability, financial and single audits for various entities.
• Collaborate with governments to provide meaningful recommendations.
• Work in a hybrid environment with onsite travel to client locations.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Accounting concepts/principles

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting courses

4 years business/relevant experience with 1 year in accounting/auditing

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

This is for an Assistant State Auditor 1 position on Team Olympia, located in Olympia, WA.

About SAO

At the State Auditor’s Office, we work together to make a difference in how our state government operates. With 15 offices statewide, we are looking for innovative, talented people to join our team to help us continue our important work. Get to know us! We take pride in serving various governments and the people of Washington State. Learn more about who we are and what we do on social media, using the hashtag #WeAreSAO and on our website at https://sao.wa.gov/about-sao/what-we-do.

Our Culture

We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace environment that is collaborative and supports all employees as we effectively carry out the agency’s mission. This includes ensuring inclusion and equity throughout the agency, while embracing the individual differences of our employees and clients. We believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds are fundamental to doing our best work.

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.

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 in Olympia, WA.

About Team Olympia

Team Olympia is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits in Thurston, Grays Harbor, Lewis and Pacific Counties. Local audit teams conduct accountability, financial and single (federal grant compliance) audits on a wide array of entity types including cities, counties, school districts, hospitals, public utility districts, risk pools, fire districts, ports, special facility districts, and more. Our clients range greatly in size and include both GAAP and BARS Cash Basis reporting methods.

Team Olympia’s mission is to partner with entities to increase trust in government. We do that by producing efficient and high-quality audits through collaboration and teamwork, providing meaningful recommendations that entities can understand, and building positive relationships through strong communication, education and mutual respect.

The team values goal-driven employees who are personally accountable for their work and invested in their own learning, growth and development. To aid in employees’ success, we provide access to numerous internal resources, trainings, a robust mentoring program and the opportunity work alongside experienced staff to assist in developing important audit skills.

Our work is performed in a hybrid environment, with a combination of onsite, in-office and remote work. Onsite work requires occasional daily and overnight travel to client locations.

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 ($4,406 - $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.

Primary competencies

• Written and verbal communication
• Time/Project Management
• Understanding of Accounting concepts/principles as they relate to Auditing.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skill
• Team Collaboration: Ability to build effective working relationships.

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.

Comprehensive Package of Health and Wellness Benefits

• 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 in the workplace.

***Your application materials will be used to determine your qualifications and eligibility to be considered for this position. You must submit a complete application including a cover letter detailing your qualifications and resume. Missing items will be considered incomplete and may disqualify you from further consideration. ***

Applicants should expect to be onsite at our Olympia Office regularly throughout the duration of their initial onboarding and training. While we offer a flexible/hybrid environment, telework opportunities will be limited until staff progress further on in their career.

Candidates using a degree awarded outside the United States to qualify, must include a credential evaluation report.

Applications that require a credential evaluation report and do not include one will be disqualified.

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

Questions may be directed to the applications unit at [e-mail].

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 [phone] or via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.