Assistant State Auditor 1 - Olympia

State of Washington • Thurston County – Olympia, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The State Auditor's Office (SAO) is seeking innovative and talented individuals to join their team. The SAO works to ensure the effective operation of state government and provides valuable audits to the governments they serve. This role offers a career where you can take pride in your work and the services performed for the citizens of Washington State. The Assistant State Auditor position is part of an in-training program designed for individuals with limited audit experience, providing classes, on-the-job training, and feedback to develop necessary skills. Most of the work is performed in the field at governmental entities, often in teams. Team Olympia, one of 17 local audit teams, conducts accountability, financial, and single audits in Thurston, Grays Harbor, Lewis, and Pacific Counties. They partner with entities to increase trust in government through efficient, high-quality audits, meaningful recommendations, and strong relationships built on communication, education, and mutual respect. The team values goal-driven employees who are accountable and invested in their learning and growth, with access to internal resources, training, and a mentoring program.

Requirements

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Time/Project Management skills.
• Understanding of Accounting concepts/principles as they relate to Auditing.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Option 1: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses.
• Option 2: 4 years of business or relevant experience, with a minimum of 1 year in accounting/auditing.
• Option 3: Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or financial investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accountability, financial, and single (federal grant compliance) audits.
• Partner with entities to increase trust in government.
• Produce efficient and high-quality audits through collaboration and teamwork.
• Provide meaningful recommendations that entities can understand.
• Build positive relationships through strong communication, education, and mutual respect.
• Work in the field at governmental entities, often in teams.
• Travel occasionally on a daily and overnight basis to client locations.

Benefits

• 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
• Agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion in the workplace
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level