Field Auditor jobs in Washington

Description

We are currently accepting applications for an Assistant State Auditor for our regional Wenatchee audit team. The Wenatchee team audits local governments in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Okanogan, and Ferry counties, with day travel and occasional overnight travel throughout that region.

The State Auditor's Office offers a chance for you to make a difference in how government operates. During these uncertain times, our audit work is more important than ever. Governments in Washington must navigate a historic cross-current - a sudden influx of emergency federal funding and a steep drop in local tax revenue. Transparency is essential and our audits play a key role in providing this, as well as providing essential guidance and support to the governments we serve.

Auditing is an excellent opportunity for innovators. It's your chance to join us in the search for new ideas to ensure our audits are relevant and provide value to the governments we audit. It's a career in which you can take pride in the work you do and the services we perform for the citizens of Washington State.

SAO also offers a rare opportunity to work in a government environment that is high profile but also even paced. While we have high expectations for the depth and quality of work, we are also able to manage our project schedules to sustain a healthy work/life balance.

Be valued. Be challenged. Build a career.

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.

With 15 offices statewide, over 400 positions and important work to do, we always welcome talented people to join our team. Get to know us! We share more about who we are and what we do on social media, using the hashtag #WeAreSAO and on our website at: Current Openings and Internships - Office of the Washington State Auditor.

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.

Duties

Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,072 - $5,479)
This is the first level of our in-training program for staff with little audit experience. The Office provides classes, on-the-job training time, and work product review and feedback to assist new auditors in gaining skills to move to the next level. Most work is completed in the field at the governmental entity, with employees working in teams.

Assistant State Auditor 2 ($4,723 - $6,349)
In this second level of our in-training program, auditors continue to build upon the experience they gained through work as an Assistant State Auditor 1, our Internship program, or comparable work at another organization. At this level, employees may to be assigned opportunities to plan and conduct audits under the guidance of their supervisor.

Assistant State Auditor 3 ($5,900 - $7,932)
This is the journey level of our Assistant State Auditor series. Staff at this level are responsible for planning and conducting risk-based financial & legal compliance, audits of Washington State agencies and local governments. They may also perform special investigations pertaining to citizen concerns and/or frauds. Journey level auditors review the work and provide mentoring to in-training level staff.

Qualifications

Successful Assistant State Auditors come from many backgrounds. We emphasize strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships, excellent time management skills, and a strong desire for professional development.

Assistant State Auditor 1 – Requires a bachelor’s degree and completion of at least three college-level accounting classes.

Assistant State Auditor 2 – Requires a bachelor's degree and completion of at least three college-level accounting classes and one year of professional experience in auditing, accounting, finance, banking, investigation or two years of other related professional level work experience.

Assistant State Auditor 3 – Requires a bachelor's degree and completion of at least three college-level accounting classes and two years of professional experience in auditing, accounting, finance, banking, investigation that includes at least one year of audit experience.

Supplemental Information

Benefits of Working for the State of Washington and the State Auditor's Office (SAO)

As a full-time State employee you accrue vacation and sick leave. More information can be found here regarding Washington State Employee benefits.

As a Washington State employee you will also enjoy other benefits and discounts from various companies. Here are a few:

• WGU Washington is proud to offer a special discount for Washington state employees. As a Washington state employee, you are entitled to a 5 percent discount on our already affordable tuition rates for your first two terms!
• Discounts on phone services through Verizon, AT&T and Sprint.
• Ability to take advantage of the Home Use Program, allowing you to get selected Microsoft software at a reduced price.