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Be valued. Be challenged. Build a career.

*This posting will be used to fill Assistant State Auditor positions within the Port Orchard area. *

Please visit our website for other available positions.

At the State Auditor’s Office, we are working together to make a real difference in how government operates. We are always looking for new ideas to ensure our work provides value to the clients we serve, and we take pride in the services we perform for the governments and for the people of Washington.

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:

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• 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.

We are currently accepting applications for our Assistant State Auditor candidate pool, which we use to fill positions as they arise around the state. #WeAreSAO

During these uncertain times, our audit work is more important than ever. Governments in Washington must navigate 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. Learn more about what it is like to be an auditor here.

Duties

Assistant State Auditor 1 ($3,915 - $5,268)
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 ($4,541 - $6,105)
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 ($5,673 - $7,627)
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.

The State Auditor’s Office COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation.

Supplemental Information

Application Process:

This recruitment will be used to locate Assistant State Auditor Candidates in the Port Orchard area. This recruitment will be used for this area only.

To be considered, applicants must submit a completed application and provide complete responses on the supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete responses will result in disqualification of your application.

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 honorable discharge.

Questions may be directed to the applications unit at applicationsunit@sao.wa.gov.

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.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance in the application or testing process, or who need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (564) 999-0947 or via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.