Remote BARS Assistant – Government Accounting & Training

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Office of the Washington State Auditor is seeking an Assistant State Auditor to join the Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System (BARS) team within the Local Government Support unit. The role offers hybridWork arrangements with opportunities for in-training placement at ASA levels 1–3, and a focus on GASB standards, ACFR reviews, and annual filing support.

The position emphasizes training, presenting to stakeholders, and providing technical guidance to audit staff and local governments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with three college-level accounting courses.
• Experience may substitute education; total experience must be 4+ years with at least 1 year in accounting/auditing.
• Government accounting/audit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting and reporting services to SAO audit teams and local governments.
• Train SAO staff, local governments, and professional associations; support for annual filing and ACFR preparation.
• Develop and deliver training and presentations on accounting, budgeting, and reporting topics.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Research & analysis

Training & presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree plus 3 accounting courses

4+ years business/related experience

Job description

Office of the Washington State Auditor is seeking an Assistant State Auditor to join the Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System (BARS) team within the Local Government Support unit. The role offers hybridWork arrangements with opportunities for in-training placement at ASA levels 1–3, and a focus on GASB standards, ACFR reviews, and annual filing support.

The position emphasizes training, presenting to stakeholders, and providing technical guidance to audit staff and local governments