Assistant State Auditor 4 - Tacoma (Internal Only)

State of Washington•Pierce County – Tacoma, WA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, serves as the Auditor-In-Charge of the largest and/or most complex financial or compliance audits of local and/or state government entities. Assumes full responsibility for the planning, conducting, and documentation of risk-based audits. Leads other staff assigned to the audit, makes work assignments, reviews workpapers, and provides mentoring and coaching to develop the skills of assigned audit staff. Ensures assigned audits are planned and performed under comprehensive national performance standards including: Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133, Audits of State and Local Government, and SAO Audit Policies. Audits must be of a quality to pass internal Quality Control Reviews, and National Peer Review.

Requirements

Must currently be employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.
Submit a completed application.
Provide complete responses on all supplemental questions.
Submit a cover letter addressing how your education/experience relates to the key competencies identified for this position.
Submit a complete application through careers.wa.gov including a cover letter detailing your qualifications.
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 qualifying discharge.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Auditor-In-Charge of the largest and/or most complex financial or compliance audits of local and/or state government entities.
Assumes full responsibility for the planning, conducting, and documentation of risk-based audits.
Leads other staff assigned to the audit, makes work assignments, reviews workpapers, and provides mentoring and coaching to develop the skills of assigned audit staff.
Serves as a mentor for assigned staff training them on all aspects of risk-based auditing.
Ensures they have a strong understanding of the goals and provides feedback to the AAM and Manager regarding staff development.
Ensures assigned audits are planned and performed under comprehensive national performance standards including: Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133, Audits of State and Local Government, and SAO Audit Policies.
Ensures audits are of a quality to pass internal Quality Control Reviews, and National Peer Review.