Assistant State Auditor 1, 2, 3 Bellingham (Internal Only)

Washington State

  • Bellingham, WA Whatcom County, WA
  • $4,320-8,415 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Description*This posting is open to internal candidates only. You MUST be currently employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.This posting will be used to fill a vacancy in Bellingham, WAAbout the Role: Assistant State AuditorAuditing 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 on Team Bellingham.Team Bellingham is one of 17 local audit teams that offer a beneficial opportunity for team members to engage in accountability, financial statement and federal grant compliance audits. The team is responsible for auditing nearly 180 governments in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island counties including counties, cities, ports, school districts and more. Applicants are very welcome from any of these counties and do not have to reside in Bellingham alone.The mission of the Office of the Washington State Auditor is to partner with entities to increase trust in government. We do that by producing efficient and high quality audits their collaboration and teamwork, providing meaningful recommendations that entities can understand, and building positive relationships their strong communication, education, and mutual respect.As a local team, we are committed to building and maintaining a workplace environment that is collaborative and supports all employees as we efficiently carry out the agency's mission. This includes ensuring inclusion and equity throughout the organization, while embracing the individual differences of our employees and clients. We believe that diverse perspective and backgrounds are fundamental to building the strongest team.Find out more about what local government audit teams doDutiesAssistant State Auditor 1 ($4,320 - $5,812)
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 ($5,011 - $6.735)
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 to be assigned opportunities to plan and conduct audits under the guidance of their supervisor.Assistant State Auditor 3 ($6,259 - $8,415)
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.QualificationsEducation and years of experience combined with demonstrated competencies will determine ASA placement.Job Qualification Requirement: Within this section, relevant experience is defined as experience in accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or financial investigations.Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,320 - $5,812)
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.Job Qualification Requirement:Option 1- Requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses.
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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.
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Option 3- Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Assistant State Auditor 2 ($5,011 - $6,735)
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 or through comparable work at another organization. At this level, employees may be assigned opportunities to plan and conduct audits, participate in client discussions and/or presentations under the guidance of a supervisor or Audit Lead.Job Qualification Requirement: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.
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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.
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Option 3- Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Assistant State Auditor 3 ($6,259 - $8,415)
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.Job Qualification Requirement: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.
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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.
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Option 3- Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Supplemental InformationWe offer a comprehensive package of health and wellness benefits to employees, including:
  • 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 in the workplace.
Make a difference; find your purpose; join Team SAO! To hear what others have to say about working at SAO, click .Application Process:For consideration, applicants must:
  • 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.
**Your application materials will be used to determine your qualifications and eligibility to be considered for this position. You must submit a complete application including a cover letter detailing your qualifications and resume. Missing items will be considered incomplete and may disqualify you from further consideration. ***Important note: Submissions received absent of all three required components above will result in the disqualification of your candidacy.Degrees awarded outside the United States must include a credential evaluation report.Applications that require a credential evaluation report and do not include one will be disqualified.If you are a US Veteran and would like to apply for Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of Form DD214 military record showing qualifying discharge.Questions may be directed to the applications unit at applicationsunit@sao.wa.gov.The Office of the Washington State Auditor is an equal opportunity employer.Persons with a disability, who need assistance in the application or testing process, or who need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (564) 999-0947 or via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.

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