Assistant State Auditor 1, 2, or 3 - Tri-Cities (Kennewick)

Assistant State Auditor 1, 2, or 3 - Tri-Cities - KennewickAbout SAO: The State Auditor's Office (SAO) works to improve the operations of Washington State government. With 15 offices statewide, we seek innovative, talented people to help our mission and provide value to the communities we serve.Culture: SAO is committed to a collaborative environment that supports inclusion, equity, and work‑life balance, offering flexible schedules and a hybrid work model.About the Role: Auditing is an excellent opportunity for innovators, allowing you to search for new ideas and ensure audits are relevant and valuable. The role involves working as part of a team to conduct audits of local governments and state agencies.Team Tri‑Cities: One of 17 local audit teams, based in Kennewick with a sub‑office in Walla Walla, conducting roughly 120 audits annually across Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Walla Walla, Adams, and Grant counties. Audits cover accountability, financial and federal grant compliance for a wide variety of entities.Key Competencies:Written and oral communicationTime and project managementUnderstanding of accounting concepts and principles as they relate to auditingCritical thinking and problem‑solving skillsTeam collaboration and ability to build effective working relationshipsCompensation: Assistant State Auditor 1: $4,320 – $5,812; Assistant State Auditor 2: $5,011 – $6,735; Assistant State Auditor 3: $6,259 – $8,415.Benefits:Comprehensive health and wellness benefitsPaid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysGrowth and development opportunities, including 80+ hours of training bienniallyEducational and professional certification reimbursementsCommitment to diversity, equity, inclusionApplication Process:Submit a completed application, including a resume and cover letter detailing how your education/experience matches the key competencies.Provide complete responses to all supplemental questions.Missing any of these components will disqualify your candidacy.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 use the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7‑1‑1.#J-18808-Ljbffr