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Audit Intern (Bellingham)
State of Washington
Auditor's Office
Location
Bellingham, Washington, 98504
Salary
$18.33 - $24.23
per hour
Type
Internship
More Other jobs →Closes
April 1, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This Audit Intern position involves assisting with financial audits, compliance checks, and reviews of government entities like counties, cities, and schools in the Bellingham area to ensure accountability and trust in public operations.
It's a great fit for students or recent graduates who are curious, organized, enjoy teamwork, and want hands-on experience in governmental auditing while building skills through training and mentorship.
The role supports a balanced work-life with flexible hybrid options and opportunities for professional growth.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college program, preferably in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Strong interest in governmental auditing and public sector accountability
- Ability to commute regularly to Bellingham, WA, for fieldwork (applicants from surrounding counties welcome)
- Team-oriented mindset with good communication and organizational skills
- Inquisitive and eager to learn, with a commitment to lifelong professional development
- Alignment with values of inclusion, equity, and diversity in the workplace
Full Job Description
** We are currently looking to fill an Audit Intern position on Team Bellingham in Bellingham, WA. Please apply with the consideration that working for this team means regularly commuting to this area. **
Be valued. Be challenged. Build a career.At the State Auditor’s Office, we are working together to make a real difference in how government operates. We are always looking for new ideas to ensure our work provides value to the clients we serve, and we take pride in the services we perform for the governments and for the people of Washington.
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.
With 15 offices statewide, over 400 positions and important work to do, we always welcome talented people to join our team. Get to know us! We share more about who we are and what we do on social media, using the hashtag #WeAreSAO and on our website at: Current Openings and Internships - Office of the Washington State Auditor.
Our teams value goal driven employees who are inquisitive, team-orientated, organized and lifelong learners. To aid in employees’ success, we offer a dynamic and 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 work/life balance and any professional or educational goals through our tuition reimbursement and professional certification training material programs.
Learn more about what it is like to be an auditor here.
About Team Bellingham
Team Bellingham is one of 17 local audit teams that offer a beneficial opportunity for team members to engage in accountability, financial statement and federal grant compliance audits.
The team is responsible for auditing nearly 180 governments in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island counties including counties, cities, ports, school districts and more.
Applicants are very welcome from any of these counties and do not have to reside in Bellingham alone.
The mission of the Office of the Washington State Auditor is to partner with entities to increase trust in government.
We do that by producing efficient and high quality audits their collaboration and teamwork, providing meaningful recommendations that entities can understand, and building positive relationships their strong communication, education, and mutual respect.
As a local team, we are committed to building and maintaining a workplace environment that is collaborative and supports all employees as we efficiently carry out the agency's mission.
This includes ensuring inclusion and equity throughout the organization, while embracing the individual differences of our employees and clients.
We believe that diverse perspective and backgrounds are fundamental to building the strongest team. A job and benefits that support a healthy work/life balance.
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.
We also 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 and respect in the workplace.
Requirements
Some of what you will do:
We offer seasonal and year-round paid internships with our audit teams across the state. The start and length of internships is flexible. Travel to audit sites will be necessary.
This recruitment will be used to establish a pool of Audit Intern candidates. Qualified candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Eligible candidates will remain in the pool for three months and referred to our hiring managers as openings occur.
Interns work with our audit staff and perform audit tests, analyze data, communicate with entity staff, and provide support for more complex audit procedures. Interns may be involved in several small assignments or one large assignment over the course of the internship.
We offer seasonal and year-round paid internships with our audit teams across the state. The start and length of internships is flexible. Travel to audit sites will be necessary.
This recruitment will be used to establish a pool of Audit Intern candidates. Qualified candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Eligible candidates will remain in the pool for three months and referred to our hiring managers as openings occur.
Interns work with our audit staff and perform audit tests, analyze data, communicate with entity staff, and provide support for more complex audit procedures. Interns may be involved in several small assignments or one large assignment over the course of the internship.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Completed their sophomore year
- Completed some accounting course work
- One year experience in accounting - paid or unpaid
- One year of professional experience
- Combination of accounting experience and school
- Have strong computer skills
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information
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 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.
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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 by emailing: applicationsunit@sao.wa.gov.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and ideas in order to carry out the agency’s mission today and in the future.
This includes ensuring every member of our team feels valued and supported. We encourage you to join us. 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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