[Hiring] Assistant State Auditor @State of Washington

Role Description

This posting is for internal candidates only and will be used to fill a vacancy in Wenatchee, WA.

Candidates for this temporary position may be from anywhere in the state but should be able to provide effective guidance and mentoring on a remote basis, including providing written performance feedback. Candidates should also be comfortable giving a presentation or leading a discussion at one or two team staff meetings during the period.

• Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,406 - $5,928)
  • This is the first level of our in-training program for staff with little audit experience.
  • The Office provides classes, on-the-job training time, and work product review and feedback to assist new auditors in gaining skills to move to the next level.
  • Most work is completed in the field at the governmental entity, with employees working in teams.
• Assistant State Auditor 2 ($5,111 - $6,870)
  • In this second level of our in-training program, auditors continue to build upon the experience they gained through work as an Assistant State Auditor 1, our Internship program, or comparable work at another organization.
  • At this level, employees may be assigned opportunities to plan and conduct audits under the guidance of their supervisor.
• Assistant State Auditor 3 ($6,384 - $8,583)
  • This is the journey level of our Assistant State Auditor series.
  • Staff at this level are responsible for planning and conducting risk-based financial & legal compliance audits of Washington State agencies and local governments.
  • They may also perform special investigations pertaining to citizen concerns and/or frauds.
  • Journey level auditors review the work and provide mentoring to in-training level staff.

Qualifications

• Education and years of experience combined with demonstrated competencies will determine ASA placement.
• Relevant experience is defined as experience in accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or financial investigations.
• Assistant State Auditor 1
  • Option 1: Requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses.
  • Option 2: Education may be substituted with experience. Total experience must be 4-years of business or relevant experience, of which a minimum of 1-year in accounting/auditing is required.
  • Option 3: Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Assistant State Auditor 2
  • Option 1: Requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses as well as one year of relevant experience. Government audit experience preferred.
  • Option 2: Education may be substituted with experience. Total experience must be 5-years of business or relevant experience, of which a minimum of 2-years in accounting/auditing is required. Government audit experience preferred.
  • Option 3: Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Assistant State Auditor 3
  • Option 1: Requires a bachelor's degree and completion of at least three college-level accounting classes and two years of relevant experience. Government audit experience preferred.
  • Option 2: Education may be substituted with experience. Total experience must be 6-years of relevant experience, of which a minimum of 3-years in accounting or auditing is required. Government audit experience preferred.
  • Option 3: Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Requirements

• Must be an internal applicant who is currently employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.

Benefits

• To apply, please submit:
  • Your completed application through careers.wa.gov, including detailed responses to any supplemental questions.
  • A letter of interest specifically addressing how you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement.
• For candidates using a degree to qualify, if the degree is awarded outside the United States, you must include a credential evaluation report.
• If you are a US Veteran and would like to apply for Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of Form DD214 military record showing honorable discharge.
• Questions may be directed to the applications unit at [email protected].