Temporary Internal Auditor

Heritage Bank currently has an exciting temporary assignment opening within our organization!

Our Internal Auditteamis seeking an Inernal Auditor for a temporary assignment at the Southern Operations Center in Tacoma, WA.

Preferred location for this position is Tacoma, WA; however depending on skills and experience, Heritage Bank locations in Olympia, WA , or Portland, OR may be considered.

This assignment is a Full
-Time, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for approximately 90 days (November 2026 through February 2027).

As a temporary employee, you will be eligible to participate in a 401(k) plan with company match, accrue sick time, and will have access to the Employee Assistance Program.

Salary Range:

$40.00 - $50.00 hourly depending on experience.

The Role at a Glance:

• Performs operational/financial/compliance audit functions including determining audit objectives and scope, procedures, and internal control reviews to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Performs performs audit testing; documents testing results in the audit program and prepares audit reports within established timelines. Presents audit findings to management and as necessary, the Audit Committee.
• Monitors and tests Sarbanes – Oxley Act - Section 404 – Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.
• Monitors and follows up on all audit findings.
• Maintains current knowledge of accounting principles, auditing and compliance standards and legal and regulatory requirements impacting the industry.

Core Skills and

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of recent experience in a public accounting and/or publicly traded company, external/internal audit role, with relevant SOX experience performing operational and financial audits of processes and controls required. Community bank and financial services industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or relevant course of study required.
• Equivalent combination of education, certifications and/or relevant experience in audit, accounting, compliance or risk management in a team lead role may be considered.
• Provides an exceptional level of quality service and responds to internal customer needs, questions and concerns in an accurate, effective, and timely manner, to solicit feedback to improve service.
• Strong listening, verbal, written, and telephone etiquette business communication skills, including effective questioning strategies and presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively, clearly and persuasively in a variety of settings, formats, and audiences across business lines at all levels; with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English well.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, control procedures and audit standards, practices and techniques.
• Thoroughly understands and applies principles, procedures, compliance requirements, state/federal regulations, and policies related to assigned area.
• Knowledge of all financial institution policies and procedures and the Bank’s products and services, with working experience in all facets of operations, lending, and deposit-related rules and regulations.
• Ability to quickly and thoroughly understand the company's control environment as a whole to effectively assess the key controls in business processes.
• Ability to work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with management, employees’ and departments, in a timely manner.
• Effective analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy. Excels in quickly conceptualizing and assimilating data to make decisions and take appropriate action.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, problem-solving, data review and time…