L&I LABOR AND Industries Auditor ; In-Training

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Are you a motivated self‑starter? Do you possess a minimum of 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting with the ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles? Do not miss this opportunity! Apply today.

The Department of Labor & Industries is searching for an individual to support the mission of the agency as it pertains to safeguarding the safety and health of the workforce. The L&I Auditor 3 position directly supports the mission by ensuring employers carry industrial insurance and pay the correct amount of industrial insurance premiums as it relates to the assigned risk classification(s) for their business.

An L&I Auditor plays a vital role in maintaining a robust State fund and the integrity of the industrial insurance system to keep Washington safe and working by determining if businesses are in compliance with industrial insurance reporting requirements.

We seek a candidate who will independently conduct audits of business financial records to determine premium liability for industrial insurance and exercise independent judgment in determining the outcome of the audit. Some days will be spent performing on‑site audits at employer’s facilities and surveying work operations to determine if the firm has the correct risk classifications for job hazards of the business.

The candidate will determine whether firms are in compliance with industrial insurance reporting requirements; provide professional consulting and technical assistance to educate employers; and prepare extensive reports of audit findings.

This position can be filled as an in‑training at the L&I Auditor 1, 2 or 3 level depending on qualifications of the successful candidate.

• L&I Auditor 1 – $4,108 – $5,506 per month
• L&I Auditor 2 – $4,406 – $5,928 per month
• L&I Auditor 3 – $4,866 – $6,542 per month

The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, WA.

This is a hybrid position. Some in‑office time is required; the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor at the time of offer.

• Identify businesses suspected of non‑compliance.
• Screen, schedule, coordinate, and conduct audits of business financial records.
• Evaluate and verify financial records.
• Conduct computer research on firm’s accounts with other agency programs.
• Review employment contracts and conduct fact‑finding interviews.
• Perform on‑site tours of employer’s facility and surveys of business activity to evaluate and document operations.
• Prepare reports of audit findings.
• Prepare subpoenas and other legal documents as needed; testify at industrial insurance appeals and court proceedings.

• Learn and follow Field Audit Standard Audit Processes.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries about Labor & Industries reporting requirements and provide appropriate guidance.

You must have a thorough understanding of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and proof of at least 20 semester or 30 quarter hours of college credit accounting coursework, in conjunction with a bachelor’s degree. Professional level accounting or auditing experience may substitute for the educational component, though the 20 semester or 30 quarter hours requirement must still be met.

• Auditor 1 Level
  • At least 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting (may include one finance or one business law course); AND two years of professional accounting or auditing experience.
  • Or a bachelor’s degree with at least 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting (may include one finance or one business law course).
• Auditor 2 Level
  • At least 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting (may include one finance or one business law course); AND two years of professional accounting or auditing experience.
  • Or a bachelor’s degree with at least 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting (may include one finance or one business law course) AND one year of professional accounting or auditing experience.
• Auditor 3 Level
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