Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor (004200)

Location:

Downtown Seattle

Organization:
Internal Audit

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:

Full-time

Minimum Salary: $89,002.00

Maximum Salary: $

The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.

Some of what you'll be doing:

As an Internal Auditor, you will perform a wide range of independent and objective risk-based audits to provide the Audit Committee and the Executive Director reasonable assurance that organizational controls are designed and operating effectively and efficiently. You will also perform compliance reviews of third‑party revenues.

• Perform risk‑based performance audits in accordance with professional audit standards, from the audit announcement through creation of the final audit report, covering complex and technical subject matter of departments, systems, and programs in all divisions of the Port.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Evaluate the accuracy and completeness of pass‑through revenues generated through third‑party agreement, including concessionaires operating at Seattle Tacoma's International Airport and Maritime Divisions.
• Evaluate the extent to which the Port is complying with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Proactively build knowledge and stay current with industry information. Conduct research in emerging technologies, trends, standards, and business practices, and use knowledge to make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain the required continuous professional education for certifications and professional auditing standards.
• Conduct non‑audit services, consulting engagements, and special projects, as periodically requested by Internal Audit management.
• Assist audit management in the development of the annual risk‑based audit plan.

• Experienced – You have three (3) years of experience in accounting or finance, specifically in auditing.
• Desired – We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. We hope you are a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Proficient – You are familiar with professional auditing standards, including GAGAS (Yellow Book) and the IIA Red Book. You understand federal, state, and local rules and regulations, as well as core risk management concepts, including risk assessment and evaluation of internal controls. You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with electronic audit workpaper systems.
• Efficient Communicator – You possess effective verbal, written, and active listening communication skills. You can write concise, organized, and clear communications to stakeholders. You can also engage others in active, open, and productive communication and modify style and approach in response to changing environments, different perspectives, needs, or demands.
• Collaborator – You have strong relationship building skills and work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups and individuals within, and external, to the Port.
• Detail‑Oriented Decision‑Maker – You use good judgment and strong decision‑making skills and can make independent decisions using critical thinking. You also have strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.
• Work Environment – This work will take place in a hybrid/in‑office setting with Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the office and Thursday/Friday virtually.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish…