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Assistant State Auditor 3 (Single Audit)
State of Washington
Auditor's Office
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$6,259 - $8,415
per month
Type
Full-Time
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March 31, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves planning and leading audits to check if state agencies follow laws and properly manage public funds, including major reviews of federal programs in Washington.
It also includes investigating issues like fraud and mentoring newer staff.
A good fit would be someone with auditing experience who is detail-oriented, ethical, and enjoys teamwork in a supportive government office.
Key Requirements
- Experience in planning and conducting financial and compliance audits
- Knowledge of risk-based auditing methods
- Familiarity with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
- Ability to review and mentor junior audit staff
- Skills in investigating fraud or citizen concerns
- Understanding of state laws, rules, and internal controls
- Proficiency in auditing public funds and federal compliance
Full Job Description
*This is for a position located in Olympia, 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 at https://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) prides itself in offering flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment that helps our staff balance work and life.
Find out more about what Team Single Audit doeshere!
Team Single Audit (SA) conducts accountability and federal compliance audits of state agencies. Team SA's largest audit is the Statewide Single Audit of Washington.
We also conduct accountability audits of state agencies which are primarily located in the greater Olympia area.
Accountability Audits:An accountability audit evaluates whether a state agency has adhered to applicable state laws, rules and its own policies and procedures.
The process includes auditing records to ensure public funds are accounted for and internal controls are in place to protect public resources from misappropriation and misuse.
Statewide Single Audit:
We perform an independent single audit of the State of Washington's federally funded programs in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and guidance from the Office of Budget and Management.
Requirements
Find out more about what local government audit teams do here!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.
Qualifications
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.
Job Qualification Requirement:
Option 1 - Requires a bachelor's degree and completion of at least three college-level accounting classes, in addition to 1 year of accounting and 1 year of auditing experience. On 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 2-years in accounting and 1 year in auditing is required. Government audit experience preferred.
OR
Option 3 - Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Additional Information
Our Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package of health and wellness benefits to employees, including:
- Full benefits package. Click here to learn more.
- 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 cover letter addressing how your education/experience relates to the key competencies identified for this position.
Important note: Submissions received absent any of the three required components above will result in the disqualification of your candidacy.
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.
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