Temporary Internal Auditor

Heritage Financial Corporation; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Heritage Bank seeks an Internal Auditor for a 90‑day temporary assignment at the Southern Operations Center in Tacoma, WA. Primary duties include evaluating operational, financial and compliance controls and delivering timely audit reports.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in public or internal audit, SOX experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance. Banking knowledge and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public accounting or auditing with SOX experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Banking/financial services industry experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with management and teams.

Responsibilities

• Define audit scope and objectives and perform control reviews.
• Perform audit testing and document results in the audit program.
• Present findings to management and Audit Committee.
• Monitor and test SOX 404 internal controls over financial reporting.
• Follow up on audit findings and regulatory requirements.

Skills

SOX experience

Auditing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or relevant course of study

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Financial management systems

Job description

Heritage Bank currently has an exciting temporary assignment opening within our organization!

Our Internal Audit team is seeking an Internal Auditor for a temporary assignment at the Southern Operations Center in Tacoma, WA.

Preferred location for this position is Tacoma, WA; however depending on skills and experience, Heritage Bank locations in Olympia, WA , or Portland, OR may be considered.

This assignment is a Full-Time, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for approximately 90 days (November 2026 through February 2027).

As a temporary employee, you will be eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan with company match, accrue sick time, and will have access to the Employee Assistance Program.

Salary Range

$40.00 - $50.00 hourly depending on experience.

The Role At a Glance

• Performs operational/financial/compliance audit functions including determining audit objectives and scope, procedures, and internal control reviews to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Performs performs audit testing; documents testing results in the audit program and prepares audit reports within established timelines. Presents audit findings to management and as necessary, the Audit Committee.
• Monitors and tests Sarbanes - Oxley Act - Section 404 - Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.
• Monitors and follows up on all audit findings.
• Maintains current knowledge of accounting principles, auditing and compliance standards and legal and regulatory requirements impacting the industry.

Core Skills And Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent experience in a public accounting and/or publicly traded company, external/internal audit role, with relevant SOX experience performing operational and financial audits of processes and controls required. Community bank and financial services industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or relevant course of study required.
• Equivalent combination of education, certifications and/or relevant experience in audit, accounting, compliance or risk management in a team lead role may be considered.
• Provides an exceptional level of quality service and responds to internal customer needs, questions and concerns in an accurate, effective, and timely manner, to solicit feedback to improve service.
• Strong listening, verbal, written, and telephone etiquette business communication skills, including effective questioning strategies and presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively, clearly and persuasively in a variety of settings, formats, and audiences across business lines at all levels; with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, control procedures and audit standards, practices and techniques.
• Thoroughly understands and applies principles, procedures, compliance requirements, state/federal regulations, and policies related to assigned area.
• Knowledge of all financial institution policies and procedures and the Bank’s products and services, with working experience in all facets of operations, lending, and deposit-related rules and regulations.
• Ability to quickly and thoroughly understand the company's control environment as a whole to effectively assess the key controls in business processes.
• Ability to work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with management, employees’ and departments, in a timely manner.
• Effective analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy. Excels in quickly conceptualizing and assimilating data to make decisions and take appropriate action.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, problem-solving, data review and time management skills; with the ability to manage multiple assignments, and reporting requests ensuring that priorities are set and commitments and deadlines are met with minimal oversight and direction.
• Unquestionable integrity and strong moral and ethical foundation to disclose potentially illegal, criminal and unethical business practices or data.
• Ability to handle and deal with sensitive, confidential and proprietary information, in a tactful and discreet manner.
• Proficient PC experience using MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and retrieval of data; working knowledge of automated financial management and accounting systems, and financial services core processing systems, with the ability to adapt to and learn new products and technologies quickly.

Working Environment/Conditions

• Climate controlled office environment.
• Work involves being able to concentrate on the matter at hand, under sometimes distracting work conditions and frequent employee and/or customer contacts and interruptions during the day.
• Work requires regular attendance, punctuality and adherence to agreed-upon schedule with willingness to work a flexible and/or rotating schedule and or extended hours, and assist at other locations or remotely, as needed.

Physical Demands/Effort

• Work may involve the constant use of computer screens, reading of reports, and sitting throughout the day.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, multi-line telephone, photocopier, scanner and facsimile which often requires dexterity of hands and fingers with repetitive wrist and hand motion.
• Typically sitting at a desk or table; intermittently standing, stooping, bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to file materials.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 30 lbs. (files, boxes, etc.).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not an exclusive list of all qualifications for this position.

Heritage Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents Heritage Bank’s current salary range for the position / assignment. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, and job performance.

As a temporary employee, you will be eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan with company match, accrue sick time, and will have access to the Employee Assistance Program.