Assistant State Auditor 4 - Financial Audit (Internal Only)
State of WashingtonDescription
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*This posting is open to internal candidates only. You MUST be currently employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.
Assistant State Auditor 4 - Financial Audit
INTERNAL ONLYClosing Date: May 20, 2026
Under minimal supervision, serves as the Auditor-In-Charge of the largest and/or most complex financial or compliance audits of local and/or state government entities. Assumes full responsibility for the planning, conducting, and documentation of risk-based audits. Leads other staff assigned to the audit, makes work assignments, reviews workpapers, and provides mentoring and coaching to develop the skills of assigned audit staff. Serving as a mentor for assigned staff training them on all aspects of risk-based auditing. Ensuring they have a strong understanding of the goals and provides feedback to the AAM and Manager regarding staff development.
Overview
Ensures assigned audits are planned and performed under comprehensive national performance standards including: Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133, Audits of State and Local Government, and SAO Audit Policies. Audits must be of a quality to pass internal Quality Control Reviews, and National Peer Review
About Team Financial Audit
On Team Financial Audit, we value Connection, Collaboration, Creativity and Culture. Team members actively promote a culture of openness and accountability by demonstrating our team motto: Always Learning / Always Teaching. If you have a curious mind, are interested in growing in your career and want to use your skills to serve the citizens of Washington, Team Financial Audit is the right place for you.Team Financial Audit is responsible for performing the audit of the State of Washington's ACFR - the second largest annual audit the State Auditor's Office performs. We also conduct numerous other financial and accountability audits as well as fraud and whistleblower investigations for state agencies.
Accountability Audits:
An accountability audit evaluates whether a state agency has adhered to applicable state laws, rules and its own policies and procedures. The process includes auditing records to ensure public funds are accounted for and internal controls are in place to protect public resources from misappropriating and misuse.
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report:
We perform an independent audit of the State of Washington's ACFR in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
Financial Statement Audits:
We contract with institutions of higher education and state agencies to provide financial opinions under Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. We contract with several state agencies to audit their stand-alone financial statements or financial schedules.
Duties
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Assistant State Auditor 4 ($6,735 - $9,065)
Under minimal supervision, serves as the Auditor-In-Charge of the largest and/or most complex financial or compliance audits of local and/or state government entities. Assumes full responsibility for the planning, conducting, and documentation of risk-based audits. Leads other staff assigned to the audit, makes work assignments, reviews workpapers, and provides mentoring and coaching to develop the skills of assigned audit staff.
Ensures assigned audits are planned and performed under comprehensive national performance standards including:
- Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
- Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS),
- the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133
- Audits of State and Local Government, and SAO Audit Policies
- Audits must be of a quality to pass internal Quality Control Reviews, and National Peer Review.
Qualifications
Supplemental Information
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This position is for internal candidates only. You must currently be employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.
Complete application packets must include a letter of interest.
All applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system by May 20, 2026.