Assistant State Auditor 4 - Vancouver (Internal Only)

State of Washington; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Washington State Auditor is seeking an Assistant State Auditor 4 to serve as Auditor-In-Charge for complex audits across local and state government. You will plan, conduct, and document risk-based audits while mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality results.

This hybrid role requires leading teams, applying GAAS, GAGAS, and OMB Circular A-133 standards, and coordinating travel within Washington as needed to complete engagements.

Qualifications

• Internal candidates only.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and document risk-based audits.
• Lead audit staff, assign work, review workpapers, and mentor team members.
• Ensure audits comply with GAAS, GAGAS, OMB Circular A-133, and related standards.

Job description

Assistant State Auditor 4 - Olympia (Internal Only)

You must be currently employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor to be eligible.

Overview

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.

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
• SAO Audit Policies

Audits must be of a quality to pass internal Quality Control Reviews, and National Peer Review.

Team Vancouver

Team Vancouver is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits for more than 140 governments in southwest Washington, including Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Klickitat and Wahkiakum Counties. The team conducts accountability, financial and federal grant compliance audits on a wide array of entity types including cities, counties, school districts, fire districts, public utility districts, ports and more.

Within the agency, Team Vancouver promotes the Office’s mission and values, and a professional, respectful, and constructive work environment. We embrace a team culture that strives to be accountable for our work and to our team, continually supports one another’s personal and professional growth and aims to conduct meaningful work that makes a difference to citizen and clients alike.

Values & Training

The Team values goal driven employees who are inquisitive, team-orientated, organized and lifelong learners. To aid in employees’ success, we provide an 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 any professional or educational goals through our tuition reimbursement and professional certification training material programs.

Work Environment

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. While this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, all work, including remote work, must be performed within Washington State. The agency reserves the right to modify or discontinue remote work arrangements at any time.

Salary

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

Eligibility

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

Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted by 11/13/2026 at 5pm.

Equal Opportunity

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

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