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Description 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.

About Team School Programs: Team School Programs is one of 17 local audit teams but also offers a unique opportunity for team members to participate in a variety of functions and duties. The team assesses school district compliance with legal criteria that must be met as a condition for receiving General Fund monies. There are 295 school districts, 16 charter schools and eight State-Tribal Compact schools subject to this audit effort.

The School Programs audit team partners with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to publish and distribute The Accounting Manual for Public School Districts of the State of Washington. The team also assists the Special Education Safety Net Committee, works with staff of the OSPI on audit resolution, and provides training for SAO and school district staff through partnerships with external associations. Team School Programs is additionally responsible for nearly 600 assessment audits of small local governments throughout the state.

These assessment audits include school districts with less than 250 full-time students and other local governments with $300,000 or less in annual revenues. Assessment audits are limited-scope audits using information from the local government's annual report and other documents provided by the local government. Regardless of the size of the government, 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 through collaboration and teamwork, providing meaningful recommendations that entities can understand, and building positive relationships through strong communication, education, and mutual respect. 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. We embrace individual difference of both our employees and clients, believing that diverse perspectives and backgrounds are fundamental to building a strong team.

This position will be dedicated to conducting assessment audits of small local governments. Duties Assistant State Auditor 1 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 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 to be assigned opportunities to plan and conduct audits under the guidance of their supervisor.

Assistant State Auditor 3 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 Education and years of experience combined with demonstrated competencies will determine ASA placement. Positions are typically filled at the Assistant State Auditor 1 or Assistant State Auditor 2 level.

Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,406 - $5,928) This is the first level of our in-training program for staff with minimal 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. Job Qualification Requirement: 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 ($5,111 - $6,870) 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. Job Qualification Requirement: 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 ($6,384- $8,583) 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.

Supplemental 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.