L&I LABOR AND Industries Auditor ; In-Training

L&I Auditor 3

Keep Washington Safe and Working!

Values:
Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability.

WFSE CBA 42.21 King County Premium Pay:
Employees assigned to a permanent duty station in King County receive a 5% premium pay calculated from their base salary. Employees no longer permanently assigned to a King County duty station are no longer eligible for this premium.

The Department of Labor & Industries seeks an L&I Auditor 3 to support the agency’s mission by ensuring employers carry industrial insurance and pay the correct premiums. The role involves conducting audits of business financial records, performing on-site audits to verify risk classifications and providing technical assistance to employers.

• 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 accounts with other agency programs.
• Review employment contracts and conduct fact‑finding interviews.
• Perform on‑site tours of employer facilities to evaluate operations.
• Prepare report 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 refer them to appropriate parties.

• Minimum of 20 semester or 30 quarter hours of college credit accounting coursework.
• Proficient in generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet.
• Strong interviewing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain relationships with accounting and non‑accounting personnel.
• Organized, capable of handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines with consistent quality and accuracy.
• Independent decision making using critical thinking skills.
• One year of unrestricted driver’s license.

• At least 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting, including one finance and one business law class, plus two years of professional accounting or auditing experience; OR
• Successful completion of the Labor and Industries Auditor Training Program; OR
• Equivalent education/experience meeting the above credit hours and experience; OR
• A master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics or a closely allied field, or certification as a Public Accountant, Fraud Examiner, Internal Auditor, Information System Auditor, Management Accountant, or equivalent certification will substitute one year of required experience.

Assigned duty stations:
Bellevue, WA;
Tukwila, WA;
Seattle, WA.

This hybrid position requires presence in the office minimum two days per week.

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

• Ability to learn and grow.
• Ability to meet the needs of others.

Applicants claiming veteran preference should attach a copy of DD-214 (Member
4), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or testing process may call 360‑902‑5700. TTY users should call 711 for Washington Relay Service.

We welcome inclusion of desired name and pronouns in application materials and will honor them in all interactions.