Investigator 2 (Project)

Investigator 2 (Project)

Salary

$4,866.00 - $6,542.00 Monthly

Location

Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type

Project (limited duration)

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-ACB-002

Department

Board of Accountancy

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Salary Information

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

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Description

This Project position is expected to last one year.

• The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time.

It will be in your best interest to apply as soon as possible*

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM, Expectation is employee completes work within assigned work week but may occasionally need to adjust work schedule to complete assigned responsibilities. This hybrid position requires 2 days of the week (days to be determined) for in office schedule. Will be required to be in the office during training and onboarding.

Who we are:

The Washington State Board of Accountancy (ACB) is a consumer protection agency that initially qualifies and continues to monitor the professional performance and ethical behavior of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), CPA firms, and non-licensee CPA firm owners, serving individual and enterprise consumers in Washington State.

Unlike most state agencies, the Board of Accountancy (ACB) is not funded by public tax dollars. CPAs, CPA firms, non-licensee CPA firm owners and CPA examination applicants pay administrative fees which cover all of the agencys operating expenses.

What you will be doing:

You will independently manage assigned investigations into alleged violations of CPAs in accordance with RCW 18.04 and Title 4 WAC. You will be responsible to plan and conduct the assigned investigative activities, gather and analyze evidence, conduct interviews, review records and documentation, identify investigative issues, and determine when additional information or follow-up is required. You will maintain assigned investigative caseloads from intake through resolution, establish and monitor case timelines, document investigative actions and decisions, and prepare complete, accurate, and well supported investigative reports summarizing findings and recommendations for review. This includes preparing and reporting enforcement caseload reports for quarterly board meetings.

Duties

Some of what you'll enjoy doing:

• Perform simple and complex assigned investigations into complaints, including allegations of fraud, embezzlement, theft, forgery, and false billing.
• Complete investigations to include reviewing case histories, questioning witnesses to establish facts, gathering and preserving evidence, and preparing detailed and comprehensive reports.
• Prepare and review consent agreements, statement of charges Board Orders, and other legal documents.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

[OPTION 1]

Two years of experience as an Investigator or equivalent

[OPTION 2]

Associate's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field

AND

One (1) year of accounting experience

• Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education, and additional qualifying education may substitute for experience, on a year for year basis.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong follow-through and ability to keep enforcement cases moving with limited oversight
• Ability to draft & review polished correspondence, enforcement responses, briefing documents, and board reports
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Success in political awareness
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential correspondence and documents with discretion
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment to accomplish assignments and solve problems

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies

• The ability to take action to learn and grow
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others

Supplemental Information

Please provide the following documents:

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

NOTE: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the "duties summary" section or supplemental questions of the application. Please do not "refer to resume" for detail, or your application may be disqualified.

Washington Fair Chance Act

We are committed to providing equitable access to employment opportunities. If a criminal background check is required for employment at an agency, it will occur only after a conditional offer of employment has been made and accepted.

Applicants are not required to disclose criminal history during the hiring process prior to a conditional offer. Criminal history will not automatically exclude an applicant from consideration and will be reviewed on an individual basis consistent with applicable law and the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the Washington Fair Chance Act: Washington Fair Chance act guide

Opportunity for All:

The State of Washington celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:

For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or email jobs@des.wa.gov.

Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

I acknowledge that this position will be required to come into the office daily, while in training. It will be eligible to telework but is typically required to report on-site 2 or more business days per week to meet business needs (Olympia, WA). I also acknowledge that teleworking is a privilege and may be revoked at any time.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least 2 years of experience as an Investigator or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

From the previous question, state what job(s) this experience will clearly be found. If this doesnt apply to you, indicate "n/a" in this space.

04

What is your level of education?

• Some or no college
• 1 year of college (30 semester or 45 quarter credits) in business administration, public administration or a closely related field
• 1 year of college (30 semester or 45 quarter credits) in an unrelated field
• Associate's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field
• Associates degree OR 2 years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) in an unrelated field
• 3 years of college (90 semester or 135 quarter credits) in business administration, public administration or a closely related field
• 3 years of college (90 semester or 135 quarter credits)
• Bachelors degree (or higher) in business administration, public administration or a closely related field
• Bachelors degree (or higher) in an unrelated field

05

How much accounting experience do you have?

• 0-11 months (less than 1 year)
• 12-23 months (at least 1 year)
• 24-35 months (at least 2 years)
• 36-47 months (at least 3 years)
• 48 months or more (at least 4 years)

06

From the previous question, state what job(s) this experience will clearly be found. If this doesnt apply to you, indicate "n/a" in this space.

07

How many years of professional investigative experience to include: identifying, collecting, organizing data and investigative case writing do you have?

• 0-11 months (less than 1 year)
• Foundational: 12-23 months (at least 1 year)
• Intermediate: 24-35 months (at least 2 years)
• Advanced: 36-59 months (at least 3, but less than 5 years)
• Expert: 60 or more months (at least 5 years)

08

How would you assess your ability to safeguard sensitive information and apply sound judgment to support timely and appropriate management decisions?

• None: No experience handling confidential information or supporting decision making processes.
• Foundational: Basic awareness of confidentiality requirements; may have limited exposure protecting sensitive information.
• Intermediate: Handles confidential information with some oversight; applies judgment in routine situations with occasional guidance.
• Advanced: Independently safeguards sensitive information and consistently applies sound judgment to support timely management decisions.
• Expert: Serves as a trusted authority on confidentiality and decision support practices; mentors others and helps establish standards.

09

How did you hear about this job posting?

• Careers.wa.gov / Governmentjobs.com
• Friend
• Indeed
• Job Board
• LinkedIn
• Other

10

We would like to know where you heard about this position. If you selected College Job Board, Job Fair, Job Board, or Other, please let us know the specific name of the college, job board, or place you heard about this position. If you selected a specifically named job board or webpage (listed above), please enter "n/a".

Required Question

Employer State of Washington

Address View Job Posting for Agency Information

View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504

Website http://www.careers.wa.gov