Assistant State Auditor - South King County; Internal

Position: Assistant State Auditor 4 - South King County (Internal Only)
Assistant State Auditor 4 - South King County

INTERNAL ONLY

Closing Date:
June 23, 2026

Under minimal supervision, serves as the Auditor-In-Charge of the largest and/or most complex financial or compliance audits of local and/or state government entities. Assumes full responsibility for the planning, conducting, and documentation of risk-based audits. Leads other staff assigned to the audit, makes work assignments, reviews work papers, and provides mentoring and coaching to develop the skills of assigned audit staff. Serving as a mentor for assigned staff training them on all aspects of risk-based auditing.

Ensuring they have a strong understanding of the goals and provides feedback to the AAM and Manager regarding staff development.

Overview

Ensures assigned audits are planned and performed under comprehensive national performance standards including:
Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133, Audits of State and Local Government, and SAO Audit Policies. Audits must be of a quality to pass internal Quality Control Reviews, and National Peer Review

About Team South King County:

Team South King County (SKC), with an office located in Kent, WA, offers a unique opportunity for team members to participate in a variety of state and local government audits, including accountability, financial statement, and federal grant compliance. The team is responsible for conducting the audits of more than 73 governments located primarily in King County and for ensuring that governments safeguard public funds and follow state and federal laws and their own policies.

We perform audits of cities, fire districts, school districts, risk pools, higher education agencies, and more.

Within the agency, Team SKC promotes the Office's mission and values, and a professional, respectful, and constructive work environment. We embrace a team culture that strives to be accountable for our work and to our team, continually supports one another's personal and professional growth and aims to conduct meaningful work that makes a difference to citizens and clients alike.

Team SKC seeks to be a partner with our audit clients through clear communication and mutual respect in promoting accountability, accurate reporting, and transparency to best serve our communities and citizens.

Diversity and inclusion are very important to us. We appreciate the value and strengths that each team member brings to our team and consistently seek feedback from all team members to continuously improve any aspect of our team processes and environment.

Team SKC values goal driven employees who are open, curious, respectful, empathetic, inclusive, strategic, team-orientated, and lifelong learners. Candidates that can embrace change and transition,possess strong interpersonal communication skills and are able to exercise professional skepticism will make great additions to Team SKC. Our Team's motto is "Nullius in Verba" which signifies our closely held belief in independent verification.

Assistant State Auditor 4 ($6,735 - $9,065)

* In addition to the pay listed above, duty stations located in King County will receive a 5% premium pay.

Under minimal supervision, serves as the Auditor-In-Charge of the largest and/or most complex financial or compliance audits of local and/or state government entities. Assumes full responsibility for the planning, conducting, and documentation of risk-based audits. Leads other staff assigned to the audit, makes work assignments, reviews work papers, and provides mentoring and coaching to develop the skills of assigned audit staff.

Ensures assigned audits are planned and performed under comprehensive national performance standards including:

* Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)

* Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS),

* the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133

* Audits of State and Local Government, and SAO Audit Policies

* Audits must be of a quality to pass internal Quality Control Reviews, and National Peer Review.

ASA 4 Expectation

ASA 4 Position Description

This position is for internal candidates only. You must currently be employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.

If you are interested in being considered, please provide a cover letter discussing how you meet the expectations.

MUST be submitted through the NEOGOV system. All applications must be submitted by June 23, 2026.