Internal Auditor Assistant Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

As an Internal Auditor, you will perform a wide range of independent and objective risk-based audits to provide the Audit Committee and the Executive Director reasonable assurance that organizational controls are designed and operating effectively and efficiently. You will also perform compliance reviews of third-party revenues.

• You will perform risk-based performance audits in accordance with professional audit standards, from the audit announcement through creation of the final audit report, covering complex and technical subject matter of departments, systems, and programs in all divisions of the Port.
• You will communicate audit results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• You will evaluate the accuracy and completeness of pass-through revenues generated through third-party agreement, including concessionaires operating at Seattle Tacoma's International Airport and Maritime Divisions.
• You will evaluate the extent to which the Port is complying with laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• You will proactively build knowledge and stay current with industry information. You will also conduct research in emerging technologies, trends, standards, and business practices, and use knowledge to make recommendations for improvement. 
• You will maintain the required continuous professional education for certifications and professional auditing standards.
• You will conduct non-audit services, consulting engagements, and special projects, as periodically requested by Internal Audit management.
• You will assist audit management in the development of the annual risk-based audit plan.
   

• Experienced - You have three (3) years of experience in accounting or finance, specifically in auditing.
• Desired - We hope you have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. We hope you are a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor.
• Committed to Equity - You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Proficient - You are familiar with professional auditing standards, including Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book) and the Global Internal Audit Standards (IIA Red Book). You understand federal, state, and local rules and regulations, as well as core risk management concepts, including risk assessment and evaluation of internal controls. You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experienced with electronic audit workpaper systems.
• Efficient Communicator - You possess effective verbal, written, and active listening communication skills. You can write concise, organized, and clear communications to stakeholders. You can also engage others in active, open, and productive communication and modify style and approach in response to changing environments, different perspectives, needs, or demands.
• Collaborator - You have strong relationship building skills and work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups and individuals within, and external, to the Port.
• Detail-Oriented Decision-Maker - You use good judgment and strong decision-making skills and can make independent decisions using critical- thinking. You also have strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

• Work Schedule - Your normal work schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.
• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting with Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the office and Thursday/Friday virtually. 
• Washington State Residency Requirement - Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port's mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle's website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the "Collective Bargaining Agreement" or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare - Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation - Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave - At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays - More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans - A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work - From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development - From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees - regardless of race, gender, and other identities - succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance - We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven - We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors - throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership - the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.