ASA 1, 2, or 3 (Single Audit)
State of Washington, Bay View, MD, United States
About SAO:
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
https://sao.wa.gov/about-sao/what-we-do .
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.
Duties 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.
Find out more about what Team Single Audit does here!
Team Single Audit Team Single Audit (SA) conducts accountability and federal compliance audits of state agencies. Team SA's largest audit is the Statewide Single Audit of Washington. We also conduct accountability audits of state agencies which are primarily located in the greater Olympia area.
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 misappropriation and misuse.
Statewide Single Audit We perform an independent single audit of the State of Washington's federally funded programs in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and guidance from the Office of Budget and Management.
Qualifications Education and years of experience combined with demonstrated competencies will determine ASA placement. Positions are typically filled at the Assistant State Auditor 1 or Assistant State Auditor 2 level.
Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,320 - $5,812) The first level of our in-training program for staff with minimal 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.
Job Qualification Requirement Option 1: Requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses. 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. Option 3: Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Assistant State Auditor 2 ($5,011 - $6,735) In this second level of our in-training program, auditors continue to build upon the experience they gained through work as an Assistant State Auditor 1 or through comparable work at another organization. At this level, employees may be assigned opportunities to plan and conduct audits, participate in client discussions and/or presentations under the guidance of a supervisor or Audit Lead.
Job Qualification Requirement Option 1: Requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses and one year of relevant experience. Government audit experience preferred. Option 2: Education may be substituted with experience. Total experience must be 5 years of business or relevant experience, of which a minimum of 2 years in accounting/auditing is required. Government audit experience preferred. Option 3: Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Assistant State Auditor 3 ($6,259 - $8,415) This is the journey level of our Assistant State Auditor series. Staff at this level are responsible for planning and conducting risk-based financial & legal compliance audits of Washington State agencies and local governments. They may also perform special investigations pertaining to citizen concerns and/or frauds. Journey level auditors review the work and provide mentoring to in-training level staff.
Job Qualification Requirement Option 1: Requires a bachelor’s degree and completion of at least three college-level accounting classes, in addition to 1 year of accounting and 1 year of auditing experience. Government audit experience preferred. Option 2: Education may be substituted with experience. Total experience must be 6 years of relevant experience, of which a minimum of 2 years in accounting and 1 year in auditing is required. Government audit experience preferred. Option 3: Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of health and wellness benefits to employees, including:
Full benefits package. Click here to learn more.
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 in the workplace.
Make a difference; find your purpose; join Team SAO! To hear what others have to say about working at SAO, click here.
Application Process
Submit a completed application.
Provide complete responses on all supplemental questions.
Submit a cover letter addressing how your education/experience relates to the key competencies identified for this position.
Important note: Submissions received absent any of the three required components above will result in the disqualification of your candidacy. Degrees awarded outside the United States must include a credential evaluation report. Applications that require a credential evaluation report and do not include one will be disqualified. If you are a US Veteran and would like to apply for Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of Form DD214 military record showing qualifying discharge. Questions may be directed to the applications unit at
applicationsunit@sao.wa.gov . 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 via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.
Benefits Detail 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' website.
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 to control 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.
Employees who are members of certain unions may be entitled to additional personal leave days; see the 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 non‑overtime 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.
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 non‑overtime 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 on a pro‑rata basis. 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.
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 For more detailed information regarding benefits, please visit the State HR Website.
Updated 01-07-2026
Application Questions:
0950 - How did you learn of this employment opportunity? Careers.wa.gov
SAO.wa.gov
College Website (specify below)
Other Website (specify below)
Job Fair (specify below)
Newspaper (specify below)
Campus Career Center (specify below)
Subscription Services Email
On Campus Interviews
Friend
SAO Employee (specify below)
SAO Presentation
Other (specify below)
(0950) Please list the specific source(s) if you made a selection in question #1
0950 - Please provide a detailed outline of your accounting experience including relevant education courses or work history/volunteer experience. Details for any courses should include Name of College/University, Course Code and Name, Number of Sem/Qtr Credits, Grade Received. (Example: University of Washington, Acct 201 - Intermediate Accounting, 5qtr, B). Details for relevant work/volunteer history should include Name of Organization, Date/Length of Service and Description of work performed. These details will be used to determine your eligibility. Required Question
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https://sao.wa.gov/about-sao/what-we-do .
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.
Duties 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.
Find out more about what Team Single Audit does here!
Team Single Audit Team Single Audit (SA) conducts accountability and federal compliance audits of state agencies. Team SA's largest audit is the Statewide Single Audit of Washington. We also conduct accountability audits of state agencies which are primarily located in the greater Olympia area.
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 misappropriation and misuse.
Statewide Single Audit We perform an independent single audit of the State of Washington's federally funded programs in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and guidance from the Office of Budget and Management.
Qualifications Education and years of experience combined with demonstrated competencies will determine ASA placement. Positions are typically filled at the Assistant State Auditor 1 or Assistant State Auditor 2 level.
Assistant State Auditor 1 ($4,320 - $5,812) The first level of our in-training program for staff with minimal 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.
Job Qualification Requirement Option 1: Requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses. 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. Option 3: Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Assistant State Auditor 2 ($5,011 - $6,735) In this second level of our in-training program, auditors continue to build upon the experience they gained through work as an Assistant State Auditor 1 or through comparable work at another organization. At this level, employees may be assigned opportunities to plan and conduct audits, participate in client discussions and/or presentations under the guidance of a supervisor or Audit Lead.
Job Qualification Requirement Option 1: Requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three college-level accounting courses and one year of relevant experience. Government audit experience preferred. Option 2: Education may be substituted with experience. Total experience must be 5 years of business or relevant experience, of which a minimum of 2 years in accounting/auditing is required. Government audit experience preferred. Option 3: Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Assistant State Auditor 3 ($6,259 - $8,415) This is the journey level of our Assistant State Auditor series. Staff at this level are responsible for planning and conducting risk-based financial & legal compliance audits of Washington State agencies and local governments. They may also perform special investigations pertaining to citizen concerns and/or frauds. Journey level auditors review the work and provide mentoring to in-training level staff.
Job Qualification Requirement Option 1: Requires a bachelor’s degree and completion of at least three college-level accounting classes, in addition to 1 year of accounting and 1 year of auditing experience. Government audit experience preferred. Option 2: Education may be substituted with experience. Total experience must be 6 years of relevant experience, of which a minimum of 2 years in accounting and 1 year in auditing is required. Government audit experience preferred. Option 3: Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of health and wellness benefits to employees, including:
Full benefits package. Click here to learn more.
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 in the workplace.
Make a difference; find your purpose; join Team SAO! To hear what others have to say about working at SAO, click here.
Application Process
Submit a completed application.
Provide complete responses on all supplemental questions.
Submit a cover letter addressing how your education/experience relates to the key competencies identified for this position.
Important note: Submissions received absent any of the three required components above will result in the disqualification of your candidacy. Degrees awarded outside the United States must include a credential evaluation report. Applications that require a credential evaluation report and do not include one will be disqualified. If you are a US Veteran and would like to apply for Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of Form DD214 military record showing qualifying discharge. Questions may be directed to the applications unit at
applicationsunit@sao.wa.gov . 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 via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.
Benefits Detail 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' website.
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 to control 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.
Employees who are members of certain unions may be entitled to additional personal leave days; see the 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 non‑overtime 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.
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 non‑overtime 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 on a pro‑rata basis. 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.
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 For more detailed information regarding benefits, please visit the State HR Website.
Updated 01-07-2026
Application Questions:
0950 - How did you learn of this employment opportunity? Careers.wa.gov
SAO.wa.gov
College Website (specify below)
Other Website (specify below)
Job Fair (specify below)
Newspaper (specify below)
Campus Career Center (specify below)
Subscription Services Email
On Campus Interviews
Friend
SAO Employee (specify below)
SAO Presentation
Other (specify below)
(0950) Please list the specific source(s) if you made a selection in question #1
0950 - Please provide a detailed outline of your accounting experience including relevant education courses or work history/volunteer experience. Details for any courses should include Name of College/University, Course Code and Name, Number of Sem/Qtr Credits, Grade Received. (Example: University of Washington, Acct 201 - Intermediate Accounting, 5qtr, B). Details for relevant work/volunteer history should include Name of Organization, Date/Length of Service and Description of work performed. These details will be used to determine your eligibility. Required Question
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