Assistant State Auditor 4 - North King County (Internal Only)

Job Title

State Auditor's Office Assistant State Auditor 4

Job Description

This posting is open to internal candidates only. You must be currently employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor. At the State Auditor's Office, we work together to make a difference in how our state government operates. 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 Team North King County : Team North King County's office is located in Bellevue, WA and is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor. The team is responsible for conducting audits of state and local governments in King and Snohomish counties. The team conducts accountability, federal grant compliance and financial statement audits for several entity types that include cities, school districts, water district, hospitals, risk pools, and fire districts. Within the agency, Team North King County promotes the Office's mission and values, and a professional, respectful, and constructive work environment. Our team performs timely, high quality risk-based audits in a collaborative environment along with promoting empowerment, acceptance, respect and trust.

Duties

Assistant State Auditor 4 ($6,735 - $9,065) Under minimal supervision, serves as the Auditor-In-Charge of the largest and / or most complex financial or compliance audits of local and / or state government entities. Assumes full responsibility for the planning, conducting, and documentation of risk-based audits. Leads other staff assigned to the audit, makes work assignments, reviews workpapers, and provides mentoring and coaching to develop the skills of assigned audit staff. Ensures assigned audits are planned and performed under comprehensive national performance standards including : Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133, Audits of State and Local Government, and SAO Audit Policies. Audits must be of a quality to pass internal Quality Control Reviews, and National Peer Review.

Qualifications

A minimum of two years' experience as an Assistant State Auditor 3, or equivalent professional experience / education meeting the eligibility of the ASA3 role and the minimum professional experience requirements for this role. Ability to demonstrate key competencies of the position. Government accounting or auditing experience is preferred.

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. Missing items will be considered incomplete and may disqualify you from further consideration. Submissions received absent of all three required components above will result in the disqualification of your candidacy.

Supplemental Information

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. Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.