Assistant State Auditor 1 - Yakima (Internal Only)

Washington State Health Care Authority; Yakima (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 cert. Reh

Diversity, equity, inclusion and r esp

Job summary

The Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO) seeks an Assistant State Auditor 1 for Team Yakima. This in-training role focuses on field audits of local governments with mentorship, on-the-job training, and structured feedback to progress within the ASA pipeline.

Internal candidates only, Yakima-based with a hybrid work schedule and the chance to develop accounting and auditing skills through hands-on experience and formal reimbursements for certifications and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with accounting courses or equivalent experience.
• Experience in accounting, auditing, or financial investigations preferred.
• Internal candidates must be eligible to transfer within SAO.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field audits of local governments in Yakima and surrounding counties.
• Receive on-the-job training and feedback to progress in ASA levels.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver accurate audit results.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Finance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting coursework

Job description

This posting is for internal candidates only and will be used to fill a vacancy in Yakima, WA.

INTERNAL ONLY

Closing Date: October 21, 2026

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 Team Yakima

Team Yakima is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits in Kittitas, Yakima, Adams, and Grant Counties. Local audit teams conduct accountability, financial and single audits on a wide array of entity types including cities, counties, school districts, hospitals, public utility districts, risk pools, fire districts, ports, and special facility districts.

Team Yakima'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.

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 Yakima.

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

• 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.

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.

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.

Additional Requirements

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

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