Auditor 4, Senior Auditor

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

2d

About The Position

The Opportunity: Are you ready to lead impactful audit engagements and help drive organizational excellence? As a Senior Auditor, you’ll take charge of audits that span internal controls, compliance, operations, financial irregularities, and special projects. You won’t just support the process—you’ll own it from start to finish. In this role, you’ll plan, manage, and deliver audit engagements, ensuring every detail is handled with precision—from kickoff to final reporting. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor and supervise interns and junior auditors, sharing your expertise and helping them grow. If you’re a seasoned auditor who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys taking initiative, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or comparable field.
• Professional certification as a CPA, CIA, CFE or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience in compliance auditing, grant and contract auditing, financial, management and technology controls.
• Experience using a desktop computer, keyboard skills (typing), and calculator.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Access.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential, including active listening skills, and verbal presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact independently and effectively with all levels of management.
• Strong analytical skills, including collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.

Nice To Haves

• Internal auditing experience in higher education
• Strong experience in higher education finance and grants management is desired.
• Familiarity with Access, SQL servers, automated business information systems and applications, terminology, concepts and practices is desired and will receive preference.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver audit engagements
• Mentor and supervise interns and junior auditors

Benefits

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees