Audit Intern - Yakima

State of Washington; Washington; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Training opportunities (80+ hours/bien

Educational reimbursements

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Job summary

State Auditor's Office in Washington state offers seasonal and year‑round internship opportunities with our audit teams statewide. Interns must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, travel to audit sites will be required, and the pool remains active for three months for openings.

Interns perform audit tests, analyze data, communicate with entity staff, and support more complex procedures as needed. A strong foundation in accounting and communication is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interns work with audit staff and perform audit tests.
• Analyze data and communicate with entity staff.
• Provide support for more complex audit procedures.
• May work on several small assignments or one large assignment over the internship period.

Skills

Accounting coursework

Accounting experience

Professional experience

Strong computer skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

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.

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

• Full benefits package.
• 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.

Additional Requirements

Degrees awarded outside the United States must include a credential evaluation report.

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.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university
  • Completed their sophomore year
  • Completed some accounting course work
• One year experience in accounting - paid or unpaid
• One year of professional experience
• Combination of accounting experience and school
• 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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