Assistant State Auditor 4 - Tacoma (Internal Only)

State of Washington; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Washington State Auditor seeks an Assistant State Auditor 4 in Tacoma to lead the largest or most complex audits of local and state government entities, planning, conducting, and documenting risk-based audit work. Mentorship and coaching of staff are key components of this role.

Under minimal supervision, you will ensure audits adhere to GAAS, GAGAS, OMB Circular A-133, SAO policies, and pass quality control reviews, while supporting staff development and teamwork in Team

Qualifications

• Leads audits with planning, documentation and risk-based approach.
• Mentors and coaches audit staff to develop skills.
• Under supervision, ensures audits meet national standards and quality controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk-based audits of government entities.
• Supervise audit staff and review workpapers for quality.
• Provide guidance on GAAS, GAGAS, and applicable policies.

Skills

Audit leadership

Mentoring staff

Governance standards knowledge

Tools

GAAS

GAGAS

OMB Circular A-133

SAO Policies

Job description

Assistant State Auditor 4 - Tacoma

INTERNAL ONLY

Under minimal supervision, serves as the Auditor-In-Charge of the largest and/or most complex financial or compliance audits of local and/or state government entities. Assumes full responsibility for the planning, conducting, and documentation of risk-based audits. Leads other staff assigned to the audit, makes work assignments, reviews workpapers, and provides mentoring and coaching to develop the skills of assigned audit staff. Serving as a mentor for assigned staff training them on all aspects of risk-based auditing. Ensuring they have a strong understanding of the goals and provides feedback to the AAM and Manager regarding staff development.

Overview

Ensures assigned audits are planned and performed under comprehensive national performance standards including:

• Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS),
• the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133
• Audits of State and Local Government, and SAO Audit Policies
• Audits must be of a quality to pass internal Quality Control Reviews, and National Peer Review.

About Team Tacoma

Team Tacoma offers a unique opportunity for team members to participate in a variety of local government audits, including accountability, financial statement, and federal grant compliance audits audits the county, cities, school districts, fire districts, ports, and more, within Pierce County. Within the Agency, Team Tacoma promotes the Office’s mission and values, and a professional, respectful, constructive, and collaborative work environment. We embrace a team culture that strives to be accountable for our work and to our team, continually support one another’s personal and professional growth, and aim to conduct meaningful work that makes a difference to citizen s and clients alike. The Team values goal-driven employees who are inquisitive, team-orientated, organized and life-long learners. To aid in each employees’ success, we offer a dynamic and ongoing training program that combines one-on-one training with continuous opportunities for skill development and professional learning in the governmental auditing sector. In addition, the Agency and Team support our employees in maintaining a work/life balance and professional or educational goals through our tuition reimbursement and professional certification training programs.

Assistant State Auditor 4 ($6,735 - $9,065)

Under minimal supervision, serves as the Auditor-In-Charge of the largest and/or most complex financial or compliance audits of local and/or state government entities. Assumes full responsibility for the planning, conducting, and documentation of risk-based audits. Leads other staff assigned to the audit, makes work assignments, reviews workpapers, and provides mentoring and coaching to develop the skills of assigned audit staff.

• Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS),
• the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133
• Audits of State and Local Government, and SAO Audit Policies
• Audits must be of a quality to pass internal Quality Control Reviews, and National Peer Review.

ASA 4 Expectation

ASA 4 Position Description

This position is for internal candidates only. You must currently be employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.

MUST be submitted through the NEOGOV system. All applications must be submitted by September 8, 2026.

For consideration, applicants must:

• Submit a completed application.
• Provide complete responses on all supplemental questions.
• Submit a cover letter addressing how your education/experience relates to the key competencies identified for this position.

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

Important note: Submissions received absent of all three required components above will result in the disqualification of your candidacy.

Degrees awarded outside the United States 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.