Assistant State Auditor 1, 2, or 3 (Vancouver

Assistant State Auditor

Initial review of applications will begin on August 3, 2026. You are encouraged to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made. This posting will be used to fill a vacancy in Vancouver, WA.

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 are looking for innovative, talented people to join our team to help us continue our important work. Get to know us! We take pride in serving various governments and the people of Washington State. Learn more about who we are and what we do on social media, using the hashtag #WeAreSAO and on our website.

Our Culture:
We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace environment that is collaborative and supports all employees as we effectively carry out the agency's mission. This includes ensuring inclusion and equity throughout the agency, while embracing the individual differences of our employees and clients. We believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds are fundamental to doing our best work. The Washington State Auditor's Office (SAO) prides itself in offering flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment that helps our staff balance work and life.

About the Role:

Auditing is an excellent opportunity for innovators. It's your chance to join us in the search for new ideas to ensure our audits are relevant and provide value to the governments we audit. It's 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 Vancouver, WA.

Find out more about what local government audit teams do here! Our work is performed in a hybrid environment, with a combination of onsite, in-office and remote work. Onsite work requires occasional daily and overnight travel to client locations.

Successful Assistant State Auditors come from many backgrounds. The primary competencies required for this role are:

• Written and verbal communication
• Time/Project Management
• Understanding of Accounting concepts/principles as they relate to Auditing.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skill
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ability to build effective working relationships.

We offer a comprehensive package of health and wellness benefits to employees, including:

• Full benefits package.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Growth and development opportunities, including 80+ hours of training each biennium.
• Educational and professional certification reimbursements.
• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion in the workplace.

For consideration, applicants must:

• Submit a completed application.
• Provide complete responses on all supplemental questions.
• Submit a resume and a cover letter addressing how your education/experience relates to the key competencies identified for this position.

Your application materials will be used to determine your qualifications and eligibility to be considered for this position. You must submit a complete application including a cover letter detailing your qualifications and resume. Missing items will be considered incomplete and may disqualify you from further consideration.

Degrees awarded outside the United States must include a credential evaluation report. Applications that require a credential evaluation report and do not include one will be disqualified. If you are a US Veteran and would like to apply for Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of Form DD214 military record showing qualifying discharge. Questions may be directed to the applications unit at applications unit.gov.

The Office of the Washington State Auditor is an equal opportunity employer.