Job Details

Salary: $18.33 - $24.23 Hourly
Location : Snohomish County - Everett, WA
Job Type: Internship
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-03095
Department: Auditor's Office
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
Closing Date: 4/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description
** We are currently looking to fillan Audit Intern position on Team Everett in Everett, WA. Please apply with the consideration that working for this team means regularly commuting to this area. **
Be valued. Be challenged. Build a career.

At the State Auditor's Office, we are working together to make a real difference in how government operates. We are always looking for new ideas to ensure our work provides value to the clients we serve, and we take pride in the services we perform for the governments and for the people of Washington.

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.

With 15 offices statewide, over 400 positions and important work to do, we always welcome talented people to join our team. Get to know us! We share more about who we are and what we do on social media, using the hashtag and on our website at: .

Our teams value goal driven employees who are inquisitive, team-orientated, organized and lifelong learners. To aid in employees' success, we offer a dynamic and ongoing training program that combines one-on-one training with continuous opportunities for skill development and professional learning in the governmental auditing sector. In addition, the Agency and Team support our employees in maintaining work/life balance and any professional or educational goals through our tuition reimbursement and professional certification training material programs.

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About Team Everett
Team Everett, with an office located in Mill Creek, WA, offers a unique opportunity for team members to participate in a variety of state and local government audits, including accountability, financial statement, and federal grant compliance. The team is responsible for conducting the audits of more than 90 governments located primarily in Snohomish County (with limited engagements in King and Island counties) and for ensuring governments safeguard public funds and follow state and federal laws and their own policies. We perform audits of cities, counties, fire districts, school districts, higher education agencies, and more. Within the agency, Team Everett promotes the Office's mission and values, and a professional, respectful, and constructive work environment. We embrace a team culture that strives to be accountable for our work and to our team, continually supports one another's personal and professional growth and aims to conduct meaningful work that makes a difference to citizen and clients alike. The team values goal driven employees who are inquisitive, team-orientated, organized and lifelong learners. To aid in employees' success, we offer a dynamic and ongoing training program that combines one-on-one training with continuous opportunities for skill development and professional learning in the governmental auditing sector. In addition, the Agency and Team support our employees in maintaining a work/life balance and any professional or educational goals through our tuition reimbursement and professional certification training material programs.

Successful Assistant State Auditors come from many backgrounds. The primary competencies required for this role is:

• Written and verbal communication
• Time/Project Management
• Understanding of Accounting concepts/principles as they relate to Auditing.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skill
• Team Collaboration: Ability to build effective working relationships.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. We also offer a comprehensive package of health and wellness benefits to employees, including:
• Full benefits package.
• 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 course work

OR

• One year experience in accounting - paid or unpaid
• One year of professional experience

OR

• Combination of accounting experience and school

AND

• Have strong computer skills
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Supplemental Information
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 will 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. ***

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 by emailing: applicationsunit@sao.wa.gov.

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 agency's 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 (564) 999-0947 or via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
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' web site.

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 control over 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.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to 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 nonovertime 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. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

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 (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual 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.

As provided in , 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.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

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

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026
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0950 - How did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• Careers.wa.gov
• SAO.wa.gov
• College Website (specify below)
• Other Website (specify below)
• Networking/Social Event (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)

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0950 - Please specify your degree and major. Give the name and location of the school awarding your degree, and the month & year awarded. (Example: University of Washington - Seattle, Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, May 2010).
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0950 - Are you currently enrolled in an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

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0950 -What is your expected graduation date?
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The application process requires that you attach a cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications of this position as well as a resume. Please click below to indicate you have attached the required documentation.

• Yes
• No

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Briefly outline any relevant education or work experience you have completed related to the accounting and auditing field. Please be sure to include the length of time spend doing this work, or the number of credits earned for the educational course completed.
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