Audit Intern - Yakima

State of Washington • Yakima County – Yakima, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking to fill an Audit Intern position on Team Yakima in Yakima, WA. Please apply with the consideration that working for this team means regularly commuting to this area. At the State Auditor’s Office, we work together to make a difference in how our state government operates. With 15 offices statewide, we are looking for innovative, talented people to join our team to help us continue our important work. We take pride in serving various governments and the people of Washington State. 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 Yakima is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits in Kittitas, Yakima, Adams, and Grant Counties. Local audit teams conduct accountability, financial and single audits on a wide array of entity types including cities, counties, school districts, hospitals, public utility districts, risk pools, fire districts, ports, and special facility districts. Team Yakima's mission is to partner with entities to increase trust in government. We do that by producing efficient and high-quality audits through collaboration and teamwork, providing meaningful recommendations that entities can understand, and building positive relationships through strong communication, education and mutual respect. A job and benefits that support a healthy work/life balance. 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.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Completed their sophomore year
• Completed some accounting course work OR One year experience in accounting - paid or unpaid
• One year of professional experience OR Combination of accounting experience and school
• Have strong computer skills
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Submit a completed application.
• Provide complete responses on all supplemental questions.
• Submit a resume and cover letter addressing how your education/experience relates to the key competencies identified for this position.

Responsibilities

• Interns work with our audit staff and perform audit tests, analyze data, communicate with entity staff, and provide support for more complex audit procedures.
• Interns may be involved in several small assignments or one large assignment over the course of the internship.

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 and respect in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree