Audit Intern (Financial Audit)

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid vacation & leave

Training opportunities

Education reimbursements

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Washington State Auditor’s Office invites applications for an Audit Intern position on Team Financial Audit in Olympia, WA. This internship offers flexibility with a hybrid work environment and requires commuting to the Olympia area. Interns assist with audit tests, data analysis, and communications; travel to audit sites is required.

The program emphasizes growth and training opportunities for interns. Qualified students enrolled in an accredited college or university, with potential openings

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university and eligible for internship.
• Completed sophomore year and some accounting coursework.
• Two years of professional experience with some accounting experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; solid computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit staff with audit tests and data analysis.
• Communicate with entity staff and support for complex audit procedures.
• Support multiple small assignments or one large assignment during the internship.
• Travel to audit sites will be necessary.

Skills

Computer skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Sophomore year completed

Accounting coursework

Job description

** We are currently looking to fill an Audit Intern position on Team Financial Audit in Olympia, WA. Please apply with the consideration that working for this team means regularly commuting to this area. **

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 Financial Audit:

On Team Financial Audit, we value Connection, Collaboration, Creativity and Culture. Team members actively promote a culture of openness and accountability by demonstrating our team motto: Always Learning / Always Teaching. If you have a curious mind, are interested in growing in your career and want to use your skills to serve the citizens of Washington, Team Financial Audit is the right place for you.

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.

Some of what you will do:

We offer seasonal and year-round paid internships with our audit teams across the state. The start and length of internships is flexible. Travel to audit sites will be necessary.

This recruitment will be used to establish a pool of Audit Intern candidates. Qualified candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Eligible candidates will remain in the pool for three months and referred to our hiring managers as openings occur.

Interns work with our audit staff and perform audit tests, analyze data, communicate with entity staff, and provide support for more complex audit procedures. Interns may be involved in several small assignments or one large assignment over the course of the internship.

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university
  • Completed their sophomore year
  • Completed some accounting coursework

OR

• Two years of professional experience
  • Must include some accounting experience

OR

• Combination of accounting/professional experience and school

AND

• Have strong computer skills
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and ideas in order to carry out the agency’s mission today and in the future. This includes ensuring every member of our team feels valued and supported. We encourage you to join us.

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

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