L&I Auditor 3 In-Training

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! 

Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability. 

Note: This position is for the Silverdale, WA service location.

Are you a motivated self-starter?  Can work independently and have strong people skills?  Do you possess a minimum of 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting with the ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles? Do not miss this opportunity and apply today!

The Department of Labor & Industries is searching for an individual to support the mission of the agency as it pertains to safeguarding the safety and health of the workforce.  Our ideal candidate for the Auditor 3 (In-Training) position will work to ensure that employers carry industrial insurance and pay the correct amount of industrial insurance premium as it relates to the assigned risk classification(s) for their business.

The candidate selected for this role will independently conduct audits of business financial records to determine premium liability for industrial insurance and exercises independent judgment in determining the outcome of the audit.  Some of your days will be spent performing on-site audits at employers facilities and surveying the work operations to determine if the firm has the correct risk classifications for job hazards of the business, if you are selected for this role.  Our ideal candidate will determine whether or not firms are in compliance with industrial insurance reporting requirements.  They will provide professional consulting and technical assistance to educate employers including on -site visits regarding prime contractor liability, recordkeeping and reporting requirements and preparing extensive reports of audit findings.

Due to the required training needed to successfully fill this role, this position can be filled as an in-training at the L&I Auditor 1, 2 or 3 level depending on qualifications of the successful candidate.

The salary range for each of the job classification is as follows:

L&I Auditor 1 - $4,027-$5,398 per month

L&I Auditor 2 - $4,320-$5,812 per month

L&I Auditor 3 - $4,771-$6,414 per month

Some of what youll do:

• Identify businesses suspected of non-compliance.
• Screen, schedule, coordinate, and conduct audits of business financial records.
• Evaluate and verify financial records.
• Conduct computer research on firms accounts with other agency programs.
• Review employment contracts and conduct fact-finding interviews.
• Performs on-site tours of employers facility and surveys employers business activity to evaluate and document operations.
• Prepare report of audit findings.
• Prepare subpoenas and other legal documents as needed. Testify at industrial insurance appeals and court proceedings.

Upon successful completion of training, you will:

• Learn and follow Field Audit Standard Audit Processes.
• Correctly respond to internal and external inquiries about Labor & Industries reporting requirements and referring them to the appropriate parties.

Who should apply?

You must have a thorough understanding of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and provide proof that you possess a minimum of 20 semester or 30 quarter hours of college credit accounting coursework, in conjunction with a bachelors degree.

Professional level accounting or auditing experience could substitute, year for year, for the education; however, not for the required 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting.

Heres what were looking for:

• Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both accounting and non-accounting personnel.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Strong interviewing skills with the ability to ask the right questions to gather and obtain relevant information.
• Ability to work independently and maintain positive working relationships.
• Organized and enjoy performing multiple tasks under tight deadlines, providing consistent quality, and accuracy.
• Independently make decisions on policies and procedures in a precise and timely manner using critical thinking skills.
• Work well with others.

REQUIRED:

If hired at the L&I Auditor 1 level:

Equivalent education/experience will be considered but must include at least 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting (may include credits from one (1) Finance class or one (1) Business Law class) AND two (2) years of professional accounting or auditing experience.

OR

An Associates degree that includes at least 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting (may include credits from one (1) Finance class or one (1) Business Law class) AND two (2) years of professional accounting or auditing experience. 

OR

A Bachelors degree that includes at least 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting (may include credits from one (1) Finance class or one (1) Business Law class).

If hired at the L&I Auditor 2 level:

Equivalent education/experience will be considered but must include at least 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting (may include credits from one (1) Finance class or one (1) Business Law class) AND two (2) years of professional accounting or auditing experience.

OR

An Associates degree that includes at least 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting (may include credits from one (1) Finance class or one (1) Business Law class) AND three (3) years of professional accounting or auditing experience. 

OR

A Bachelors degree that includes at least 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting (may include credits from one (1) Finance class or one (1) Business Law class) AND one (1) year of professional accounting or auditing experience.

If hired at the L&I Auditor 3 level:

Equivalent education/experience will be considered but must include at least 20semesteror 30quarter hours in accounting (may include credits from one (1) Finance class or one (1) Business Law class).

OR

Successful completion of the Labor and Industries Auditor Training Program.

OR 

A Bachelors degree that includes at least 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting (may include credits from one (1) Finance class or one (1) Business Law class) AND two (2) years of professional accounting or auditing experience. 

Note: A Masters degree in business administration, public administration, economics for closely allied field, or certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Information System Auditor, Data Processor, Management Accountant or equivalent certification may be substituted for one year of the required experience. 

DESIRED:

• A Masters degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics or closely allied field, or certification as a Public Accountant, Fraud Examiner, Internal Auditor, Information System Auditor, Management Accountant or equivalent certification will substitute for one (1) year of the require experience.

• Strong knowledge of RCW Title 51, WAC 296-17, and WAC 296-17A.

Things You Need To Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employee who meets the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employees career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washingtons 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

This is a hybrid position with required in office time each week. For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

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Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
4. An Unofficial College Transcripts.

Please note: Your application will be considered incomplete if your resume, letter of interest, and/or transcripts are not attached.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.

Background Check Notice:  

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.  

Other information

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted drivers license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know?

Washington is Americas Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washingtons 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&Is ****@lni.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agencys greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service. 

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more information

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact Elena Emery at *******@lni.wa.gov

Information :

• Company : State of Washington
• Position : L&I Auditor 3 In-Training
• Location : Silverdale, WA
• Country : US