Assistant State Auditor

In Person Locations available at:
Olympia, Port Orchard, Mill Creek, Bellingham, or Spokane.

Application review will begin on September 1st - The hiring manager reserves the right to close this listing once a candidate has been selected.

At the State Auditor’s Office, we work together to make a difference in how our state government operates. With 15 offices statewide, we are looking for innovative, talented people to join our team to help us continue our important work. Get to know us! We take pride in serving various governments and the people of Washington State. Learn more about who we are and what we do on social media, using the hashtag #WeAreSAO and on our website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace environment that is collaborative and supports all employees as we effectively carry out the agency’s mission. This includes ensuring inclusion and equity throughout the agency, while embracing the individual differences of our employees and clients. We believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds are fundamental to doing our best work.

The Washington State Auditor’s Office (SAO) prides itself in offering flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment that helps our staff balance work and life.

Information technology systems auditing is an exciting career opportunity. It is well suited for people who like to understand how application software systems are integrated into our government’s operations. We help ensure government applications operate reliably, securely, and as intended. Entry-level System Application Auditors:

• Learn how applications process information through interviewing agency staff.
• Document summarize of important information and supply auditor’s evaluation.
• Identify potential risks and weaknesses and how to resolve them.
• Help verify the automated and manual controls operate correctly.
• Be responsible for multiple projects utilizing strong project management skills.

The System Audit Team serves both state agencies and local governments. We communicate clearly and work professionally, both within our Office and Washington State governments. The System Audit Team supports training, auditing resources and conducts fieldwork related to financial and operational application technology.

We’re committed to helping every team member thrive and make a meaningful difference for Washington’s government entities and the citizens they serve.

• Eagerness for learning new things through active listening
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication

• Maintaining momentum on multiple projects simultaneously
• Basic understanding of financial and compliance testing
• Basic understanding of automated input, processing and output controls
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skill
• Ability to connect the dots and see the big picture of a complex process.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.

If you like learning how application systems operate and the responsibilities of Washington State government agencies this role fits well. You will help colleagues understand how technology affects their audit opinions.

This is the first level of our staffing range. Our Office provides recorded and on-the-job training. Work is done collaboratively with more experienced audit staff.

Your mix of education, experience and competencies determines placement.

Job Qualification Requirement for entry-level System Application Auditing:

Option 1 - Requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses.

OR

Option 2 - Education may be substituted with 4-years of compiling or auditing financial statements, verifying the accuracy of business computer application, or other related audit experience.

OR

Option 3 - Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

We offer a comprehensive package of health and wellness benefits to employees, including:

• Full benefits package.  to learn more.
• 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.

The Office of the Washington State Auditor is an equal opportunity employer.

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