Assistant State Auditor 1 - Yakima (Internal Only)

State of Washington • Yakima County – Yakima, WA

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Washington State Auditor’s Office is hiring an Assistant State Auditor 1 for Team Yakima to fill a vacancy in Yakima, Washington. This is the first level of the office’s in-training program for staff with little audit experience. The office provides classes, on-the-job training, and review and feedback on work products to help new auditors develop the skills needed to advance. Most work is completed in the field at governmental entities, with employees working in teams.

Team Yakima conducts accountability, financial, and single audits for a wide range of public entities in Kittitas, Yakima, Adams, and Grant Counties. The team aims to increase trust in government through efficient, high-quality audits, useful recommendations, collaboration, and positive relationships with audited entities.

This posting is for internal candidates only. Applicants must currently be employed by the Washington State Auditor’s Office. The position is based in Yakima, Washington, and the office describes its workplace as offering flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

• Must be an internal applicant currently employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.
• Meet one of the following qualification options: a bachelor’s degree with at least three college-level accounting courses; four years of business or relevant experience, including at least one year in accounting or auditing; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Relevant experience is experience in accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or financial investigations.
• Submit a completed application through careers.wa.gov, including responses to supplemental questions, and a letter of interest addressing how the applicant meets the qualifications.
• Candidates qualifying with a degree awarded outside the United States must provide a credential evaluation report.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accountability, financial, and single audits of governmental entities as part of a team.
• Complete most work in the field at governmental entities.
• Work toward producing efficient, high-quality audits and meaningful recommendations.

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Growth and development opportunities, including more than 80 hours of training each biennium
• Educational and professional certification reimbursements
• Flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment
• Health and wellness benefits
• Agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect in the workplace

What This Job Offers

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