Description

You are a motivated self-starter. You can work independently, have strong people skills and 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! Apply today.

This position directly supports the mission of the L&I as it pertains to safeguarding the safety and health of the workforce by ensuring 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.

This position independently conducts audits of business financial records to determine premium liability for industrial insurance and exercises independent judgment in determining the outcome of the audit. Performs on-site audits at employer’s facility and surveys the work operations to determine if the firm has the correct risk classifications for job hazards of business. Ascertains whether or not firms are in compliance with industrial insurance reporting requirements. Provides professional consulting and technical assistance to educate employers including on –site visits regarding prime contractor liability, recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Prepares an extensive report 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 - $3,401-$4,541 per month
L&I Auditor 2 - $3,650-$4,892 per month
L&I Auditor 3 - $4,117-$5,535 per month

Duties

Some of what you'll do:

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  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 firm's accounts with other agency programs.
• Review employment contracts and conduct fact-finding interviews.
• 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 bachelor's 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 of accounting.

Here's what we're 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.

Qualifications

If hired at the L&I Auditor 1 level:

A Bachelor’s 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).

OR

An Associate’s 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.

If hired at the L&I Auditor 2 level:

A Bachelor’s 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.

OR

An Associate’s 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.

If hired at the L&I Auditor 3 level:

A Bachelor’s 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.

Additional professional level accounting or auditing experience will substitute; year for year, for the education except for the 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting (may include credits from one (1) Finance class or one (1) Business Law class).

DESIRED:

A Master’s 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 meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s 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 Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

Per Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1, state employees must be fully vaccinated effective November 4, 2022. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified by Human Resources prior to your first day of employment. Please contact April Sharp (she/her/hers) at Elib235@lni.wa.gov if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.

For this position, telework is upon business needs and supervisor approval. The assigned duty station for this position is Silverdale, Washington.

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.

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.

The hiring manager is requesting that you attach the following to your electronic application:

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

Please do not attach or place any information about your vaccination status, including listing the governor’s mandate as a reason for leaving employment, 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.

Other Information:

• Prior to appointment, a background check that includes a criminal record history review, will be conducted. In addition, positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license.
• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• If driving a privately owned vehicle on state business, must be insured.
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization which 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.

Did You Know?

Washington is America's 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 Washington's 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach 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 to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at: Jobs@lni.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at Labor and Industries our employees come from all walks of life as do we. 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 mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can 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 assistance 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.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact April Sharp at elib235@lni.wa.gov or Angela Laramie at lari235@lni.wa.gov .