Assistant State Auditor 123 -Vancouver

Assistant State Auditor Position

• We are currently looking to fill an Assistant State Auditor position in Vancouver, WA.

We offer a chance to make a difference in how government operates. We value innovators and creative thinking. We continue to look for new ideas to ensure our audits are relevant and interesting to the citizens who we serve. We take pride in the services we perform for the government and citizens of Washington State. To learn more about our agency and the work that we perform visit our website.

About Team Vancouver :

Team Vancouver is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits for more than 140 governments in southwest Washington, including Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Klickitat and Wahkiakum Counties. The team conducts accountability, financial and federal grant compliance audits on a wide array of entity types including cities, counties, school districts, fire districts, public utility districts, ports and more.

Within the agency, Team Vancouver promotes the Office's mission and values, and a professional, respectful, and constructive work environment. We embrace a team culture that strives to be accountable for our work and to our team, continually supports one another's personal and professional growth and aims to conduct meaningful work that makes a difference to citizen and clients alike.

The Team values goal driven employees who are inquisitive, team-orientated, organized and lifelong learners. To aid in employees' success, we provide an ongoing training program that combines one-on-one training with continuous opportunities for skill development and professional learning in the governmental auditing sector.

In addition, the Agency and Team support our employees in maintaining a work / life balance and any professional or educational goals through our tuition reimbursement and professional certification training material programs.

Find out more about what local government audit teams do.

Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,320 - $5,812)

This is the first level of our in-training program for staff with little audit experience. The Office provides classes, on-the-job training time, and work product review and feedback to assist new auditors in gaining skills to move to the next level. Most work is completed in the field at the governmental entity, with employees working in teams.

Assistant State Auditor 2 ($5,011 - $6,735)

In this second level of our in-training program, auditors continue to build upon the experience they gained through work as an Assistant State Auditor 1, our Internship program, or comparable work at another organization. At this level, employees may be assigned opportunities to plan and conduct audits under the guidance of their supervisor.

Assistant State Auditor 3 ($6,259 - $8,415)

This is the journey level of our Assistant State Auditor series. Staff at this level are responsible for planning and conducting risk-based financial & legal compliance, audits of Washington State agencies and local governments. They may also perform special investigations pertaining to citizen concerns and / or frauds. Journey level auditors review the work and provide mentoring to in-training level staff.

Education and years of experience combined with demonstrated competencies will determine ASA placement. Job Qualification Requirement : Within this section, relevant experience is defined as experience in accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or financial investigations.

Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,320 - $5,812)

This is the first level of our in-training program for staff with little audit experience. The Office provides classes, on-the-job training time, and work product review and feedback to assist new auditors in gaining skills to move to the next level. Most work is completed in the field at the governmental entity, with employees working in teams.

Option 1 - Requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses.

OR

Option 2 - Education may be substituted with experience. Total experience must be 4-years of business or relevant experience, of which a minimum of 1-year in accounting / auditing is required.

OR

Option 3 - Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Assistant State Auditor 2 ($5,011 - $6,735)

In this second level of our in-training program, auditors continue to build upon the experience they gained through work as an Assistant State Auditor 1 or through comparable work at another organization. At this level, employees may be assigned opportunities to plan and conduct audits, participate in client discussions and / or presentations under the guidance of a supervisor or Audit Lead.

Option 1 - Requires a bachelor's degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses as well as one year of relevant experience. Government audit experience preferred.

OR

Option 2 - Education may be substituted with experience. Total experience must be 5-years of business or relevant experience, of which a minimum of 2-years in accounting / auditing is required. Government audit experience preferred.

OR

Option 3 - Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Assistant State Auditor 3 ($6,259 - $8,415)

This is the journey level of our Assistant State Auditor series. Staff at this level are responsible for planning and conducting risk-based financial & legal compliance, audits of Washington State agencies and local governments. They may also perform special investigations pertaining to citizen concerns and / or frauds. Journey level auditors review the work and provide mentoring to in-training level staff.

Option 1 - Requires a bachelor's degree and completion of at least three college-level accounting classes and two years of relevant experience. Government audit experience preferred.

OR

Option 2 - Education may be substituted with experience. Total experience must be 6-years of relevant experience, of which a minimum of 3-years in accounting or auditing is required. Government audit experience preferred.

OR

Option 3 - Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

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Application Process : For consideration, applicants must :

Important note : Submissions received absent of all three required components above will result in the disqualification of your candidacy.

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 applicationsunit@sao.wa.gov. 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 via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.