Temporary Internal Auditor

HERITAGE BANK•Tacoma, WA

9d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Heritage Bank is seeking an Internal Auditor for a temporary assignment with its Internal Audit team. The preferred location is the Southern Operations Center in Tacoma, Washington; depending on skills and experience, Heritage Bank locations in Olympia, Washington, or Portland, Oregon, may also be considered. The assignment is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for approximately 90 days, from November 2026 through February 2027. The Internal Auditor performs operational, financial, and compliance audits, including defining objectives, scope, procedures, and internal control reviews. The role conducts audit testing, documents results, prepares reports, presents findings to management and, when needed, the Audit Committee, monitors and tests SOX Section 404 controls over financial reporting, and follows up on audit findings. The auditor maintains knowledge of accounting, auditing, compliance, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The work is performed in a climate-controlled office and may involve interruptions and frequent employee or customer contact. The schedule requires regular attendance and punctuality, with flexibility for rotating schedules or extended hours and the ability to assist at other locations or remotely as needed. Physical activities include regular computer use, reading reports, sitting, operating office equipment, occasional movement around the office, and occasional lifting or moving of items up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

At least 5 years of recent experience in public accounting and/or at a publicly traded company in an external or internal audit role, including relevant SOX experience conducting operational and financial audits of processes and controls.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a relevant course of study; an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and/or relevant audit, accounting, compliance, or risk management experience in a team lead role may be considered.
Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, control procedures, and audit standards, practices, and techniques.
Ability to understand and apply relevant principles, procedures, compliance requirements, state and federal regulations, and policies.
Knowledge of financial institution policies and procedures and bank products and services, with working experience in operations, lending, and deposit-related rules and regulations.
Ability to quickly understand the organization’s control environment and assess key controls in business processes.
Strong listening, verbal, written, telephone, questioning, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with varied audiences and to read, write, speak, and understand English well.
Effective analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a strong focus on accuracy.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, data-review, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and reporting requests, prioritize work, and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
Integrity and a strong moral and ethical foundation, including willingness to disclose potentially illegal, criminal, or unethical business practices or data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and data retrieval.
Working knowledge of automated financial management and accounting systems and financial services core processing systems, and ability to learn new products and technologies quickly.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard, multi-line telephone, photocopier, scanner, and facsimile.
Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 30 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Community bank and financial services industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform operational, financial, and compliance audit functions, including determining audit objectives, scope, procedures, and internal control reviews.
Conduct audit testing, document testing results in the audit program, and prepare audit reports within established timelines.
Present audit findings to management and, as necessary, the Audit Committee.
Monitor and test Sarbanes–Oxley Act Section 404 internal controls over financial reporting.
Monitor and follow up on audit findings.
Maintain current knowledge of accounting principles, auditing and compliance standards, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Provide quality service to internal customers and respond to their needs, questions, and concerns accurately and promptly.
Coordinate work with management, employees, and departments while working independently as appropriate.
Handle sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information tactfully and discreetly.