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Assistant State Auditor

This posting is for internal candidates only and will be used to fill a vacancy in Yakima, WA. Closing Date: October 21, 2026. 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 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 Yakima: Team Yakima is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits in Kittitas, Yakima, Adams, and Grant Counties. Local audit teams conduct accountability, financial and single audits on a wide array of entity types including cities, counties, school districts, hospitals, public utility districts, risk pools, fire districts, ports, and special facility districts. Team Yakima'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.

About the Role: Assistant State Auditor 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. 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.
• 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.

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.

Education and years of experience combined with demonstrated competencies will determine ASA 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. 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. Additional Requirements: Must be an internal applicant who is currently employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.

To apply, please submit: 1) Your completed application through careers.wa.gov, including detailed responses to any supplemental questions 2) A letter of interest specifically addressing how you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement For candidates using a degree to qualify, if the degree is awarded outside the United States, you must include a credential evaluation report. If you are a US Veteran and would like to apply for Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of Form DD214 military record showing honorable discharge. Questions may be directed to the applications unit at applicationsunit@sao.wa.gov. The Washington State Auditor's Office 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 (360) 725-5618 or via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.