Assistant State Auditor 4- Single Audit (Internal Only)

State of Washington•Olympia, WA

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

At the State Auditor's Office, we work together to make a difference in how our state government operates. We are looking for innovative, talented people to join our team to help us continue our important work. Get to know us! We take pride in serving various governments and the people of Washington State. Learn more about who we are and what we do on social media, using the hashtag #WeAreSAO and on our website at https://sao.wa.gov/about-sao/what-we-do. 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. 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. Team Single Audit (SA) conducts accountability and federal compliance audits of state agencies. Team SA's largest audit is the Statewide Single Audit of Washington. Accountability Audits: An accountability audit evaluates whether a state agency has adhered to applicable state laws, rules and its own policies and procedures. The process includes auditing records to ensure public funds are accounted for and internal controls are in place to protect public resources from misappropriation and misuse. Statewide Single Audit: We perform an independent single audit of the State of Washington's federally funded programs in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and guidance from the Office of Budget and Management. 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

A minimum of two years' experience as an Assistant State Auditor 3, or equivalent professional experience/education meeting the eligibility of the ASA3 role and the minimum professional experience requirements for this role.
Ability to demonstrate key competencies of the position.
Submit a completed application.
Provide complete responses on all supplemental questions.
Submit a resume and a cover letter addressing how your education/experience relates to the key competencies identified for this position.

Nice To Haves

Government accounting or auditing experience is preferred.

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.
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.

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.
An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion in the workplace.

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