Assistant State Auditor 1, 2, or 3 (Walla Walla)

State of Washington • Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA

22h • $4,406 - $8,583 • Hybrid

About The Position

This recruitment is to fill a vacancy in our Walla Walla office. The State Auditor's Office (SAO) is looking for innovative, talented people to join their team to help them continue their important work of serving various governments and the people of Washington State. The SAO prides itself in offering flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment that helps staff balance work and life. The Assistant State Auditor role is an excellent opportunity for innovators to join in the search for new ideas to ensure audits are relevant and provide value to the governments audited. Team Tri-Cities is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits primarily in Benton, Columbia, Franklin, and Walla Walla Counties, as well as some audits in Adams and Grant Counties. They perform about 120 audits annually, including accountability, financial, and federal grant compliance audits for a wide variety of entities. Team Tri-Cities seeks to be a partner with clients through clear communication and mutual respect, promoting accountability, accurate reporting, and transparency. The team promotes the Office’s mission and values, and a professional, respectful, and constructive work environment. They value team members and support their growth and development through a customized training program that includes internal and external educational training opportunities, online resources, and one-on-one training. Diversity and inclusion are important, and the team consistently seeks feedback to improve processes and environment. The team culture revolves around being supportive, team-oriented, accountable, collaborative, and flexible.

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.
• Assistant State Auditor 1: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses OR 4-years of business or relevant experience (minimum 1-year in accounting/auditing) OR any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Assistant State Auditor 2: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses AND one year of relevant experience (Government audit experience preferred) OR 5-years of business or relevant experience (minimum 2-years in accounting/auditing) (Government audit experience preferred) OR any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Assistant State Auditor 3: Bachelor's degree and completion of at least three college-level accounting classes AND two years of relevant experience (Government audit experience preferred) OR 6-years of relevant experience (minimum 3-years in accounting or auditing) (Government audit experience preferred) OR any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Government audit experience preferred for Assistant State Auditor 2 and 3.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting risk-based financial & legal compliance audits of Washington State agencies and local governments.
• Performing special investigations pertaining to citizen concerns and/or frauds.
• Reviewing the work of and providing mentoring to in-training level staff (at the Assistant State Auditor 3 level).
• Participating in client discussions and/or presentations under the guidance of a supervisor or Audit Lead (at the Assistant State Auditor 2 level).
• Completing most work in the field at the governmental entity, working in teams (at the Assistant State Auditor 1 level).

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.
• Flexible schedules.
• Hybrid work environment.

What This Job Offers

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