NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Assistant State Auditor 4 - BARS Technician - LGS - Internal Only
Thurston County - Multiple Locations, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$6,735/mo - $9,065/mo
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant State Auditor 4 for their Local Government Support Team. The role involves providing technical accounting services, training audit staff, and supporting audit and reporting functions for local governments in Washington State.
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Responsibilities
Providing technical assistance relating to accounting, budgeting and reporting to audit staff, state and local government officials and staff, and others
Perform research and analysis of new GASB standards and supporting the BARS Team in the determination of the impact on accounting requirements for local governments
Assist in writing articles for SAO audit connections, newsletters and other professional governmental organizations
Performing ACFR and financial statement reviews. Communicate the results to the auditors and assist them with resolutions of the deficiencies
Assist in the preparation of accounting and reporting trainings. May develop and deliver presentations under the guidance of the LGS Assistant Manager on a variety of accounting, budgeting and reporting topics to the audit staff, state and local government employees and to other professional organizations. Training sessions include up to all day training sessions scheduled across Washington State, as well as conference sessions for various state associations, and internally to agency audit teams. Training sessions maybe live in-person, live virtual, or recorded
Assist in preparing and delivering presentations stakeholders on upcoming changes to governmental accounting standards as they relate to the BARS manual
Performing audit reports reviews to ensure compliance with professional standards prior to final LGS processing and release of reports, communicating the results to the audit teams and helping them resolve deficiencies
Assessment Audits: responsible for leading other staff assigned to assessment audits, makes work assignments, reviews workpapers, and provides mentoring and coaching to audit staff. Under minimal supervision, performs assessment audits, assuming 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 audit staff to ensure they meet the requirements of SAO quality control and professional standards. The ASA4 may, in the absence of the LGS AAM, also overseeing the assessment audit inventory and process, serving as the first line supervisor for audit staff
Annual Filing: May assist the AAM of the annual report filing system, supporting the processes and duties related to the annual report filing process for local governments
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience using sound judgment, problem solving skills and making recommendations on complex issues
Demonstrated professional maturity, innovation and initiative
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
Demonstrated the ability to work well in groups
Demonstrated experience working independently for extended periods of time
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards and Governmental Accounting Standards
Benefits
Medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance
Medical flexible spending account
Basic life and long-term disability insurance
Dependent care assistance
Auto, boat, home, and renter insurance
Washington State Employee Assistance Program
Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Deferred Compensation Program
Social Security
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year
Sick leave
Vacation leave
21 days paid military leave per year
Five (5) days of paid bereavement leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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