Assistant State Auditor , or - Port Orchard

About SAO

At the State Auditor’s Office, we work together to make a difference in how our state government operates. With 15 offices statewide, we seek innovative, talented people to join our team to continue our important work. We take pride in serving various governments and the people of Washington State.

We are committed to building and maintaining a collaborative workplace that embraces inclusion and equity. The Washington State Auditor’s Office offers flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment to help staff balance work and life.

Auditing is an excellent opportunity for innovators. It is 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 in Port Orchard, WA.

Team Port Orchard is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office. The team conducts accountability, financial, and federal grant compliance audits for more than 130 governments in Kitsap, Mason, Jefferson, Clallam, and portions of Pierce and King Counties. The work includes audits of cities, counties, school districts, fire districts, public utility districts, and ports.

• Conduct accountabilities, financial, and federal grant compliance audits for local governments.
• Provide recommendations for improvement to audit clients.
• Plan and conduct risk‑based financial and legal compliance audits of Washington state agencies and local governments.
• Perform special investigations related to citizen concerns and/or fraud.
• Collaborate with audit clients and internal teams to gather information, discuss findings, and present conclusions.
• Assist in mentoring in‑training staff at lower levels of the ranking series.

• Written and verbal communication
• Time and project management
• Understanding of accounting concepts and principles as they relate to auditing
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Team collaboration and building effective working relationships

Assistant State Auditor 1

• Option 1:
  Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three college‑level accounting courses.
• Option 2: 4 years of business or relevant experience, with at least one year in accounting or auditing.
• Option 3:
  Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Assistant State Auditor 2

• Option 1:
  Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three college‑level accounting courses and one year of relevant experience. Government audit experience preferred.
• Option 2: 5 years of business or relevant experience, with at least two years in accounting or auditing, with government audit experience preferred.
• Option 3:
  Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Assistant State Auditor 3

• Option 1:
  Bachelor’s degree with at least three college‑level accounting classes and two years of relevant experience. Government audit experience preferred.
• Option 2: 6 years of relevant experience, with at least three years in accounting or auditing, with government audit experience preferred.
• Option 3:
  Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Full benefits package.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Growth and development opportunities, including more than 80 hours of training each biennium.
• Educational and professional certification reimbursements.
• Agency‑wide commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The position is based in Port Orchard, WA. The role offers a hybrid work environment with onsite, in‑office, and remote work. Onsite work requires occasional daily and overnight travel to client locations.

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 use the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7‑1‑1.