Auditor 3 or 4

Title: Auditor 3 or 4 (Senior Auditor)

Location: Pullman, WA, Spokane County

Hybrid

Part time

Job Requisition ID: R-13766

Job Description:

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1240-NN_ADMINPRO - Auditor, 1240-YN_ADMINPRO - Auditor

Business Title:

Auditor 3 or 4 (Senior Auditor)

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Join our audit team in a dynamic role tailored to your experience level and employment classification. We’re hiring for an open-rank position that may be filled as either aAuditor 3or anAuditor 4, depending on qualifications.

As anAuditor 3,you’ll work under the guidance of the Audit Manager and Chief Audit Executive to independently conduct full-scope professional audits. You’ll play a key role in promoting strong internal controls through clear, effective communication. While this role has limited formal supervisory duties, you may serve as auditor-in-charge on engagements, leading one or more auditors through the audit process.

As an Auditor 4,you’ll take on a senior-level role with broader responsibilities. Acting as the in-charge auditor, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of audit engagements—from planning and administration to reporting and communicating results. You may also supervise interns and other auditors assigned to your projects.

Both roles may require occasional travel.

After completing an initial training period, the selected applicant may be eligible for hybrid remote work based on operational needs.
Required Qualifications:

Auditor 3:

• A Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related field and three (3) years of auditing/accounting experience or closely related experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

• Knowledge and experience in compliance auditing, grant, and contract auditing, financial, management and technology controls.

• Experience using a computer, keyboard skills (typing), and calculator. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office (or O365) applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as online video conferencing applications such as Teams and Zoom.

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are essential, including active listening skills, and verbal presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to interact independently and effectively with all levels of management.

Auditor 4:

• Position requires a Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field AND four (4) years of professional auditing or accounting experience AND one (1) year of supervisory experience. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

• Professional certification as a CPA, CIA, CFE or equivalent.

• Knowledge and experience in compliance auditing, grant and contract auditing, financial, management and technology controls.

• Experience using a desktop computer, keyboard skills (typing), and calculator. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office (or O365) applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential, including active listening skills, and verbal presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to interact independently and effectively with all levels of management.  

• Strong analytical skills, including collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Auditor 3:

• Professional certification as a CPA, CIA, or CFE and/or advanced academic studies will be given preferred consideration.

• Internal auditing experience in higher education.

• Experience in higher education finance and grants management is desired.

• Familiarity with Workday or other ERP, including terminology, concepts and practices is desired and will receive preference.

• Willingness to obtain certification as an internal auditor (CIA) or (CFE) Certified Fraud Examiner.

Auditor 4:

• Internal auditing experience in higher education

• Strong experience in higher education finance and grants management is desired.

• Familiarity with Workday or other ERP automated business information systems and applications, terminology, concepts and practices is desired and will receive preference.

• Experience with audit management systems such as TeamMate.

Additional Information:

This is a part time (50% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be based on final placement in the salary ranges.

Monthly Salary:

Auditor 3: $2,255 - $3,127

Auditor 4: $2,742 - $3,853

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation.  

Benefits:

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. 

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - Office of Internal Audit

Area/College: Presidential Unit
Department Name: Office of Internal Audit
Location: Pullman/Spokane/Hybrid/Remote

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Part time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.  

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