Audit Intern (Bellingham)

About the role

Posting number: 2026-07581 Department: Auditor's Office Job classification: ASSISTANT STATE AUDITOR INTERN Posting type: Open & Promotional Categories: Accounting and Finance, Internship, Audit Summary    ** We are currently looking to fill an Audit Intern position on  Team Bellingham in Bellingham, WA. Please apply with the consideration that working for this team means regularly commuting to this area. ** About SAO:   At the State Auditor’s Office, we work together to make a difference in how our state government operates. With 15 offices statewide, we are looking for innovative, talented people to join our team to help us continue our important work. Get to know us! We take pride in serving various governments and the people of Washington State. Learn more about who we are and what we do on social media, using the hashtag #WeAreSAO and on our website at Our Culture:  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.    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. About Team Bellingham: Team Bellingham is one of 17 local audit teams that offer a beneficial opportunity for team members to engage in accountability, financial statement and federal grant compliance audits. The team is responsible for auditing nearly 180 governments in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and Island counties including counties, cities, ports, school districts and more. Applicants are very welcome from any of these counties and do not have to reside in Bellingham alone.   The mission of the Office of the Washington State Auditor is to partner with entities to increase trust in government. We do that by producing efficient and high-quality audits their collaboration and teamwork, providing meaningful recommendations that entities can understand, and building positive relationships their strong communication, education, and mutual respect.   As a local team, we are committed to building and maintaining a workplace environment that is collaborative and supports all employees as we efficiently carry out the agency's mission. This includes ensuring inclusion and equity throughout the organization, while embracing the individual differences of our employees and clients. We believe that diverse perspective and backgrounds are fundamental to building the strongest team. A job and benefits that support a healthy work/life balance.   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.  Click here to learn more. 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.   Examples of 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 Application Process: 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:    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 or via the telecommunications relay service by dialing 7-1-1.