Working at the State Auditor's Office

Whether you're fresh out of college with an accounting degree, or someone with work experience craving a career change, a job in the public sector might be right for you.

According to a recent article published in the Journal of Accountancy (JOA), “accounting professionals working in the private sector should consider whether switching to a career in the public sector could meet their needs for professional advancement and job satisfaction.”

Have you been considering applying for a job at the State Auditor's Office? Do you have questions for our recruiters and staff? This is your chance!

During this spring's recruitment events, attendees will learn about SAO and the skills it takes to be an auditor at our Office. They will also have the opportunity to network with auditors and recruiters, learn what makes a candidate a great fit for SAO, and get a taste of what we do for #GoodGovernment.

SAO's Performance Audit team has more than 30 staff members who combine their unique professional and educational backgrounds to develop innovative approaches to helping Washington's government programs become more efficient and effective. Since 2005, our Performance Audit team has examined a variety of issues like workplace culture, student behavioral health prevention and intervention, bail practices, and IT security.

Today Gov. Inslee announced most state employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, and he encouraged separately elected officials to adopt the same approach.

The Office of the Washington State Auditor will follow that proclamation. Everyone who works at SAO will be required to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 18, with exceptions only for health and religious reasons.

By our Performance Audit team

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The Washington Finance Officers Association (WFOA) has partnered with the Washington State Auditor's Office for over 60 years to promote excellence in governmental finance through leadership, education and communication for the public benefit.