Washington State ESD
ASA 123 Tri-Cities- Kennewick or Walla Walla
Washington State ESD, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
This posting will be used to fill a vacancy in Kennewick or Walla Walla, 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. Learn more about who we are and what we do on social media, using the hashtag #WeAreSAO and on our website at sao.wa.gov/about-sao/what-we-do. 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) offers flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment that helps our staff balance work and life. About the Role: Assistant State Auditor 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 Kennewick, or Walla Walla. About Team Tri-Cities
Team Tri-Cities is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits primarily in Benton, Columbia, Franklin, and Walla Walla Counties. We also conduct some audits in Adams and Grant Counties. Team Tri-Cities has an office in Kennewick and a sub-office in Walla Walla. We perform about 120 audits on an annual basis. Our audits include accountability, financial and federal grant compliance audits and cover a wide variety of entities such as cities, counties, public housing authorities, and various districts (schools, fire, conservation, irrigation, hospital, health, library, public transportation, utility, ports, public facilities, and other miscellaneous entity types). Team Tri-Cities seeks to be a partner with our audit clients through clear communication and mutual respect in promoting accountability, accurate reporting, and transparency to best serve our communities and citizens. We want to make a difference together. Within the agency, Team Tri-Cities promotes the Office’s mission and values, and a professional, respectful, and constructive work environment. We support team members through a customized training program that fits their needs to help them be successful and obtain audit skills. Our training program includes internal and external educational training opportunities, online resources, one-on-one in-person training and remote guidance. Our goal is to work in an environment that best suits our team members and audit clients, offering the most support while promoting efficiency throughout the audit process. We empower our team members to perform their best. Diversity and inclusion are important to us. We value the strengths that each team member brings and consistently seek feedback to continuously improve processes and the work environment. Our team culture is supportive, team-oriented, accountable, collaborative, and flexible. Successful Assistant State Auditors come from many backgrounds. Core competencies for this role include: Written and verbal communication Time/Project Management Understanding of accounting concepts/principles as they relate to auditing Critical thinking and problem-solving Team collaboration: ability to build effective working relationships Find out more about what local government audit teams do here. Position Levels and Qualifications
Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,320 - $5,812) This is the first level of the 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, auditors continue to build upon the experience gained as an Assistant State Auditor 1, through the Internship program, or comparable work. 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. Staff at this level plan and conduct risk-based financial and legal compliance audits of Washington State agencies and local governments. They may also perform investigations related to citizen concerns and/or fraud. Journey level auditors mentor in-training staff. Education and years of experience, combined with demonstrated competencies, determine placement. Job Qualification Requirements : Relevant experience includes accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or financial investigations. Assistant State Auditor 1 – Qualification Options 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, with at least 1 year in accounting/auditing.
OR
Option 3
- Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Assistant State Auditor 2 – Qualification Options Option 1
- Requires a bachelor’s degree with three accounting courses and one year of relevant experience; government audit experience preferred.
OR
Option 2
- Total experience must be 5 years of business or relevant experience, with at least 2 years in accounting/auditing; government audit experience preferred.
OR
Option 3
- Any equivalent combination. Assistant State Auditor 3 – Qualification Options Option 1
- Requires a bachelor’s degree and completion of at least three accounting courses and two years of relevant experience; government audit experience preferred.
OR
Option 2
- Total experience must be 6 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in accounting or auditing; government audit experience preferred.
OR
Option 3
- Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Benefits
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. Make a difference; find your purpose; join Team SAO!
To hear what others have to say about working at SAO, click here. Application Process
For consideration, applicants must: Submit a completed application. Provide complete responses on all supplemental questions. Submit a resume and cover letter addressing how your education/experience relates to the key competencies identified for this position. Important note:
Submissions without all three required components will disqualify your candidacy. Degrees awarded outside the United States must include a credential evaluation report. Applications that require such a 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 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.
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This posting will be used to fill a vacancy in Kennewick or Walla Walla, 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. Learn more about who we are and what we do on social media, using the hashtag #WeAreSAO and on our website at sao.wa.gov/about-sao/what-we-do. 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) offers flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment that helps our staff balance work and life. About the Role: Assistant State Auditor 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 Kennewick, or Walla Walla. About Team Tri-Cities
Team Tri-Cities is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits primarily in Benton, Columbia, Franklin, and Walla Walla Counties. We also conduct some audits in Adams and Grant Counties. Team Tri-Cities has an office in Kennewick and a sub-office in Walla Walla. We perform about 120 audits on an annual basis. Our audits include accountability, financial and federal grant compliance audits and cover a wide variety of entities such as cities, counties, public housing authorities, and various districts (schools, fire, conservation, irrigation, hospital, health, library, public transportation, utility, ports, public facilities, and other miscellaneous entity types). Team Tri-Cities seeks to be a partner with our audit clients through clear communication and mutual respect in promoting accountability, accurate reporting, and transparency to best serve our communities and citizens. We want to make a difference together. Within the agency, Team Tri-Cities promotes the Office’s mission and values, and a professional, respectful, and constructive work environment. We support team members through a customized training program that fits their needs to help them be successful and obtain audit skills. Our training program includes internal and external educational training opportunities, online resources, one-on-one in-person training and remote guidance. Our goal is to work in an environment that best suits our team members and audit clients, offering the most support while promoting efficiency throughout the audit process. We empower our team members to perform their best. Diversity and inclusion are important to us. We value the strengths that each team member brings and consistently seek feedback to continuously improve processes and the work environment. Our team culture is supportive, team-oriented, accountable, collaborative, and flexible. Successful Assistant State Auditors come from many backgrounds. Core competencies for this role include: Written and verbal communication Time/Project Management Understanding of accounting concepts/principles as they relate to auditing Critical thinking and problem-solving Team collaboration: ability to build effective working relationships Find out more about what local government audit teams do here. Position Levels and Qualifications
Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,320 - $5,812) This is the first level of the 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, auditors continue to build upon the experience gained as an Assistant State Auditor 1, through the Internship program, or comparable work. 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. Staff at this level plan and conduct risk-based financial and legal compliance audits of Washington State agencies and local governments. They may also perform investigations related to citizen concerns and/or fraud. Journey level auditors mentor in-training staff. Education and years of experience, combined with demonstrated competencies, determine placement. Job Qualification Requirements : Relevant experience includes accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or financial investigations. Assistant State Auditor 1 – Qualification Options 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, with at least 1 year in accounting/auditing.
OR
Option 3
- Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Assistant State Auditor 2 – Qualification Options Option 1
- Requires a bachelor’s degree with three accounting courses and one year of relevant experience; government audit experience preferred.
OR
Option 2
- Total experience must be 5 years of business or relevant experience, with at least 2 years in accounting/auditing; government audit experience preferred.
OR
Option 3
- Any equivalent combination. Assistant State Auditor 3 – Qualification Options Option 1
- Requires a bachelor’s degree and completion of at least three accounting courses and two years of relevant experience; government audit experience preferred.
OR
Option 2
- Total experience must be 6 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in accounting or auditing; government audit experience preferred.
OR
Option 3
- Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Benefits
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. Make a difference; find your purpose; join Team SAO!
To hear what others have to say about working at SAO, click here. Application Process
For consideration, applicants must: Submit a completed application. Provide complete responses on all supplemental questions. Submit a resume and cover letter addressing how your education/experience relates to the key competencies identified for this position. Important note:
Submissions without all three required components will disqualify your candidacy. Degrees awarded outside the United States must include a credential evaluation report. Applications that require such a 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 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.
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