Assistant State Auditor 1, 2, or 3 - Spokane

State of Washington • Spokane County – Spokane, WA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This recruitment is to fill a vacancy in our Spokane office. The State Auditor's Office (SAO) is looking for innovative, talented people to join their team to help them continue their important work 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. Auditing is an excellent opportunity for innovators, offering a chance to join in the search for new ideas to ensure audits are relevant and provide value to the governments audited. This is a career in which you can take pride in the work you do and the services performed for the citizens of Washington State. Team Spokane is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor and is responsible for conducting the audits of more than 100 governments in Spokane, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, and Adams Counties. These audits do require occasional daily and overnight travel to audit client locations. They perform accountability, financial, and federal grant compliance audits for a wide variety of agencies both large and small, including cities, counties, fire districts, school districts, and Universities. Team Spokane’s largest audit client is Spokane County. The team strives to establish and facilitate positive working relationships with audit clients and to provide them with valuable recommendations for improvement, while also promoting team camaraderie and an encouraging atmosphere dedicated to supporting each other’s growth and development. The team values goal-driven employees who are personally accountable for their work and invested in their own learning, growth, and development. To aid in employees’ success, the SAO provides access to numerous internal resources and one-on-one training to assist in developing important audit skills. Successful Assistant State Auditors come from many backgrounds. The primary competencies required for this role are: Written and verbal communication, Time/Project Management, Understanding of Accounting concepts/principles as they relate to Auditing, Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and Team Collaboration (ability to build effective working relationships).

Requirements

• Assistant State Auditor 1: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses OR 4-years of business or relevant experience, of which a minimum of 1-year in accounting/auditing is required 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 as well as one year of relevant experience (Government audit experience preferred) OR 5-years of business or relevant experience, of which a minimum of 2-years in accounting/auditing is required (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, of which a minimum of 3-years in accounting or auditing is required (Government audit experience preferred) OR Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Relevant experience is defined as experience in accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or financial investigations.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk-based financial & legal compliance audits of Washington State agencies and local governments.
• Perform special investigations pertaining to citizen concerns and/or frauds.
• Review the work of and provide mentoring to in-training level staff.
• Plan and conduct audits under the guidance of their supervisor.
• Participate in client discussions and/or presentations under the guidance of a supervisor or Audit Lead.

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