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State of Washington
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Audit Intern (Olympia)
State of Washington
Auditor's Office
Location
Olympia, Washington, 98504
Salary
$18.33 - $24.23
per hour
Type
Internship
More Other jobs →Closes
April 21, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This Audit Intern position involves assisting with financial, accountability, and compliance audits for local government entities like cities, schools, and hospitals in Thurston, Grays Harbor, Lewis, and Pacific Counties, based in Olympia, Washington.
Interns will work in a hybrid setup with some travel to client sites, gaining hands-on experience through mentoring and training.
It's ideal for inquisitive, organized students or recent graduates interested in government auditing who value teamwork and professional growth.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant academic program, such as accounting, finance, or auditing
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Inquisitive mindset with a commitment to lifelong learning and personal accountability
- Willingness to commute regularly to Olympia and travel occasionally to client locations for onsite work
- Interest in governmental auditing, including financial, accountability, and federal grant compliance audits
- Ability to adapt to a hybrid work model combining remote, in-office, and onsite activities
Full Job Description
** We are currently looking to fill an Audit Intern position on Team Olympia in Olympia, 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 Olympia:
Team Olympia is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits in Thurston, Grays Harbor, Lewis and Pacific Counties.
Local audit teams conduct accountability, financial and single (federal grant compliance) audits on a wide array of entity types including cities, counties, school districts, hospitals, public utility districts, risk pools, fire districts, ports, special facility districts, and more.
Our clients range greatly in size and include both GAAP and BARS Cash Basis reporting methods. Team Olympia’s mission is to partner with entities to increase trust in government.
We do that by producing efficient and high-quality audits through collaboration and teamwork, providing meaningful recommendations that entities can understand, and building positive relationships through strong communication, education and mutual respect.
The team values goal-driven employees who are personally accountable for their work and invested in their own learning, growth and development.
To aid in employees’ success, we provide access to numerous internal resources, trainings, a robust mentoring program and the opportunity work alongside experienced staff to assist in developing important audit skills.
Our work is performed in a hybrid environment, with a combination of onsite, in-office and remote work. Onsite work requires occasional daily and overnight travel to client locations.
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
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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