Assistant State Auditor - Spokane; Internal

Assistant State Auditor 1 – Spokane (Internal Only)

A is an internal‑only listing for current employees of the Office of the Washington State Auditor.

The State Auditor’s Office serves the citizens of Washington by performing accounting, fiscal, and regulatory audits of state agencies, local governments, and other public entities.

The Assistant State Auditor 1 (ASA1) is the first level of an in‑training program designed for staff with minimal audit experience. The Office provides classes, on‑the‑job training, and work‑product review so new auditors can develop the skills needed to advance to the next level. Work is primarily performed in the field at the client’s location, with auditors working in teams.

Team Spokane, one of 17 local audit teams, conducts accountability, financial, and federal grant‑compliance audits for more than 100 local governments in Spokane, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln, and Adams counties. The team occasionally requires daily or overnight travel. It focuses on building positive client relationships and providing value‑adding recommendations.

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

• Full benefits package.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• 80+ hours of training each biennium.
• Educational and professional certification reimbursements.
• Agency commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Medical, vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance through payroll deduction.
• Washington State Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement under the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) with employer contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Paid holidays and personal holiday.
• Paid sick leave (full‑time accrual, pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Annual leave (vacation) accruals.
• 21 days paid military leave for active members.
• Five days paid bereavement leave.
• Additional leave options (leave sharing, parental leave, FMLA).

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 telecommunications relay service 7‑1‑1.