Assistant State Auditor 4 - South King County (Internal Only)

Assistant State Auditor 4 - South King County

INTERNAL ONLY

Closing Date: June 23, 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 South King County:

Team South King County (SKC), with an office located in Kent, WA, offers a unique opportunity for team members to participate in a variety of state and local government audits, including accountability, financial statement, and federal grant compliance. The team is responsible for conducting the audits of more than 73 governments located primarily in King County and for ensuring that governments safeguard public funds and follow state and federal laws and their own policies. We perform audits of cities, fire districts, school districts, risk pools, higher education agencies, and more.

Within the agency, Team SKC promotes the Office's mission and values, and a professional, respectful, and constructive work environment. We embrace a team culture that strives to be accountable for our work and to our team, continually supports one another's personal and professional growth and aims to conduct meaningful work that makes a difference to citizens and clients alike.

Team SKC seeks to be a partner with our audit clients through clear communication and mutual respect in promoting accountability, accurate reporting, and transparency to best serve our communities and citizens.

Diversity and inclusion are very important to us. We appreciate the value and strengths that each team member brings to our team and consistently seek feedback from all team members to continuously improve any aspect of our team processes and environment.

Team SKC values goal driven employees who are open, curious, respectful, empathetic, inclusive, strategic, team-orientated, and lifelong learners. Candidates that can embrace change and transition, possess strong interpersonal communication skills and are able to exercise professional skepticism will make great additions to Team SKC. Our Team's motto is "Nullius in Verba" which signifies our closely held belief in independent verification.

Duties

Assistant State Auditor 4 ($6,735 - $9,065) *In addition to the pay listed above, duty stations located in King County will receive a 5% premium pay.

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

ASA 4 Expectation ASA 4 Position Description

Supplemental Information

This position is for internal candidates only. You must currently be employed by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.

If you are interested in being considered, please provide a cover letter discussing how you meet the expectations.

MUST be submitted through the NEOGOV system. All applications must be submitted by June 23, 2026.

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. That's 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.

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.