Assistant State Auditor 5 - Central King County (Temporary - Internal Only)

State of Washington • King County - Seattle - Downtown Business, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is open to internal candidates only. You MUST be currently employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor. Central King County Temporary ASA 5 - Assistant Audit Manager Closing Date: 5:00pm, October 6 , 2026 This is a temporary position expected to last 6-months. The Assistant Audit Manager serves as the first line supervisor for audit staff. Directs AICs and staff on assigned audits including large and complex financial or compliance audits of local and/or state government entities. Reviews plans and workpapers prepared by the AICs to ensure it meets the requirements of SAO quality control and professional standards. Assists staff with problem solving and auditee issues. Ensures the Audit Manager is informed of significant problems or issues. Overview Assistant Audit Managers Provides and/or oversees training and mentoring for audit staff. Prepares Performance and Development Plans, Evaluations and Quarterly feedback and provides performance feedback and recognition to employees on an on-going basis. Duties The Assistant Audit Manager serves as the first line supervisor for audit staff. Directs AICs and staff on assigned audits including large and complex financial or compliance audits of local and/or state government entities . Reviews plans and workpapers prepared by the AICs to ensure it meets the requirements of SAO quality control and professional standards . Assists staff with problem solving and auditee issues . Ensures the Audit Manager is informed of significant problems or issues. Provides and/or oversees training and mentoring for audit staff . Prepares Performance and Development Plans, Evaluations and Quarterly feedback and provides performance feedback and recognition to employees on an on-going basis.

Requirements

• Must be currently 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.
• Your application materials will be used to determine your qualifications and eligibility to be considered for this position.
• You must submit a complete application through careers.wa.gov including a cover letter detailing your qualifications.
• Missing items will be considered incomplete and may disqualify you from further consideration.
• Submissions received absent of all three required components above will result in the disqualification of your candidacy.
• Degrees awarded outside the United States must include a credential evaluation report.
• Applications that require a credential evaluation report and do not include one will be disqualified.
• 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 first line supervisor for audit staff.
• Directs AICs and staff on assigned audits including large and complex financial or compliance audits of local and/or state government entities.
• Reviews plans and workpapers prepared by the AICs to ensure it meets the requirements of SAO quality control and professional standards.
• Assists staff with problem solving and auditee issues.
• Ensures the Audit Manager is informed of significant problems or issues.
• Provides and/or oversees training and mentoring for audit staff.
• Prepares Performance and Development Plans, Evaluations and Quarterly feedback and provides performance feedback and recognition to employees on an on-going basis.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed