Audit Intern (Financial Audit)
Thurston County, WA - USA
Job Summary
- Description
- ** We are currently looking to fill an Audit Intern position onTeam Financial Audit in Olympia WA. Please apply with the consideration that working for this team means regularly commuting to this area. **About SAO:
At the State Auditors 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 Culture:
We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace environment that is collaborative and supports all employees as we effectively carry out the agencys 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 Auditors Office (SAO) prides itself in offering flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment that helps our staff balance work and life.
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.
A job and benefits that support a healthy work/life balance.
The Washington State Auditors Office (SAO) prides itself in offering flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment that helps our staff balance work and life. We also 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 and respect in the workplace.
- Duties
Some of what you will do:
We offer seasonal and year-round paid internships with our audit teams across the state. The start and length of internships is flexible. Travel to audit sites will be necessary.
This recruitment will be used to establish a pool of Audit Intern candidates. Qualified candidates must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Eligible candidates will remain in the pool for three months and referred to our hiring managers as openings occur.
Interns work with our audit staff and perform audit tests analyze data communicate with entity staff and provide support for more complex audit procedures. Interns may be involved in several small assignments or one large assignment over the course of the internship.- Qualifications
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Completed their sophomore year
- Completed some accounting coursework
- Two years of professional experience
- Must include some accounting experience
- Combination of accounting/professional experience and school
- Have strong computer skills
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Supplemental Information
Application Process:
For consideration applicants must:- Submit a completed application.
- Provide complete responses on all supplemental questions.
- Submit a resume and cover letter addressing how your education/experience relates to the key competencies identified for this position.
Important note:Submissions received absent of all three required components above may result in the disqualification of your candidacy.
***Your application materials will be used to determine your qualifications and eligibility to be considered for this position. You must submit a complete application including a cover letter detailing your qualifications and resume. Missing items will be considered incomplete and may disqualify you from further consideration. Please note that length of internship will depend on eligible experience of the selected candidate.***
If using a degree awarded outside the United States for eligibility you 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 Veterans Preference attach a copy of Form DD214 military record showing qualifying discharge.
Questions may be directed to the applications unit by emailing:
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and ideas in order to carry out the agencys mission today and in the future. This includes ensuring every member of our team feels valued and supported. We encourage you to join us.
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 or via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.
Required Experience:
Intern