Assistant State Auditor 1, 2, or 3 - Spokane at State of Washington, WA in Spokane County – Spokane

Job description

• Assistant State Auditor 1, 2, or 3 - Spokane
• This recruitment is to fill a vacancy in our Spokane office.
• Application review will begin on September 24, 2026, and you are encouraged to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.
• Auditing is an excellent opportunity for innovators. It's your chance to join us in the search for new ideas to ensure our audits are relevant and provide value to the governments we audit. It's a career in which you can take pride in the work you do and the services we perform for the citizens of Washington State.
• We are currently looking to fill an Assistant State Auditor position in Spokane, WA.

Responsibilities

• Find out more about what local government audit teams do here!
• Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,406 - $5,928)
• 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 ($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, 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 ($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.

Requirements

• Education and years of experience combined with demonstrated competencies will determine Assistant State Auditor placement.
• Job Qualification Requirement: Within this section, relevant experience is defined as experience in accounting, auditing, finance, banking, or financial investigations.
• Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,406 - $5,928)
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Option 1- Requires a bachelor's degree and completion of at least three college-level accounting classes and two years of relevant experience. 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 3-years in accounting or auditing is required. Government audit experience preferred.
• OR
• Option 3- Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Skills

Required

• Written and verbal communication
• Time/Project Management

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.
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