Audit Intern- Olympia

Audit Intern Position

We are currently looking to fill an Audit Intern position in Olympia, WA. The start date for the internship would be January 2026. We offer a chance to make a difference in how government operates. We value innovators and creative thinking. We continue to look for new ideas to ensure our audits are relevant and interesting to the citizens who we serve. We take pride in the services we perform for the government and citizens of Washington State.

Team Olympia is one of 17 local audit teams within the Office of the Washington State Auditor and is responsible for conducting audits in Thurston, Grays Harbor, Lewis and Pacific Counties. Local audit teams conduct accountability, financial and single (federal grant compliance) audits on a wide array of entity types including cities, counties, school districts, hospitals, public utility districts, risk pools, fire districts, ports, special facility districts, and more. Our clients range greatly in size and include both GAAP and BARS Cash Basis reporting methods. Team Olympia's mission is to partner with entities to increase trust in government. We do that by producing efficient and high-quality audits through collaboration and teamwork, providing meaningful recommendations that entities can understand, and building positive relationships through strong communication, education and mutual respect. The team values goal-driven employees who are personally accountable for their work and invested in their own learning, growth and development. To aid in employees' success, we provide access to numerous internal resources, trainings, a robust mentoring program and the opportunity work alongside experienced staff to assist in developing important audit skills.

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. 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

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 Veterans 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.

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.