Assistant State Auditor 1, 2, or 3 (Port Orchard)

State of Washington • Kitsap County - Port Orchard, WA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assistant State Auditor Auditing is an excellent opportunity for innovators. It's your chance to join us in the search for new ideas to ensure our audits are relevant and provide value to the governments we audit. It's a career in which you can take pride in the work you do and the services we perform for the citizens of Washington State. We are currently looking to fill an Assistant State Auditor position in Port Orchard, WA. Team Port Orchard is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits for more than 130 governments in Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson, Clallam and portions of Pierce and King Counties. The team conducts accountability, financial and federal grant compliance audits on a wide array of entity types including cities, counties, school districts, fire districts, public utility districts and ports. We strive to establish and facilitate positive working relationships with our audit clients and to provide them with valuable recommendations for improvement. At the same time, we promote team camaraderie and an encouraging atmosphere dedicated to supporting each other’s growth and professional development. Our work is performed in a hybrid environment, with a combination of onsite, in-office and remote work. Onsite work requires occasional daily and overnight travel to client locations. 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, we provide access to numerous internal resources, trainings, a robust mentoring program and the opportunity work alongside experienced staff to assist in developing important audit skills. Our work is performed in a hybrid environment, with a combination of onsite, in-office and remote work. Onsite work requires occasional daily and overnight travel to client locations. Successful Assistant State Auditors come from many backgrounds. The primary competencies required for this role is: Written and verbal communication Time/Project Management Understanding of Accounting concepts/principles as they relate to Auditing. Critical thinking and problem-solving skill 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.
• Assistant State Auditor 1: 4-years of business or relevant experience, of which a minimum of 1-year in accounting/auditing is required.
• Assistant State Auditor 1: 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.
• Assistant State Auditor 2: 5-years of business or relevant experience, of which a minimum of 2-years in accounting/auditing is required.
• Assistant State Auditor 2: 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.
• Assistant State Auditor 3: 6-years of relevant experience, of which a minimum of 3-years in accounting or auditing is required.
• Assistant State Auditor 3: Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Relevant experience is defined as experience in accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or financial investigations.
• 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 audit experience preferred.

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 and provide mentoring to in-training level staff.

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.

What This Job Offers

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