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Job Highlights

Support the safety and health of Washington’s workforce as an L&I Field Auditor 3. In this role, you will perform audits to ensure employers carry industrial insurance and pay the correct amount of industrial insurance premiums as it relates to the assigned risk classification(s) for their business. You will also determine whether or not firms are in compliance with industrial insurance reporting requirements.

Please note:  This position is considered in training. This position can be filled as an L&I Field Auditor 1, 2, or 3. If filled as an L&I Field Auditor 1 or 2, you will need to successfully complete a formal training plan. The plan is designed to provide classroom and on-the-job training to encourage individuals to exert their best effort to learn and enhance their skills. Upon successful completion of the in-training plan, you will advance to the goal L&I Auditor 3. The salary range for each job classification is as follows:

  • L&I Auditor 1: $3,537.00 - $4,723.00 monthly
  • L&I Auditor 2: $3,796.00 - $5,088.00 monthly
  • L&I Auditor 3: $4,282.00 - $5,756.00 monthly

Duties

Some of what you’ll do:

  • Prior to conducting audit, review firm’s account to become familiar with their business activities. Conducts computer research on firm’s accounts with other agency programs.
  • Independently screens, schedules, coordinates, and conducts audits of business financial records to determine premium liability for industrial insurance using accepted accounting principles and generally accepted government auditing standards.
  • Reviews employment contracts and conducts fact-finding interviews to determine independent contractor status for industrial insurance purposes.
  • Determines proper risk classification for job hazards of the business, and if the business is in compliance with industrial insurance reporting requirements.
  • Educates employers by answering questions and providing information related to audit processes, laws and rules.
  • Uses plain language to explain audit findings clearly and concisely and to advise the employer of the proper reporting rules in the field audit result letter.
  • Discusses audit findings with employers and their representatives in postaudit meetings. Interprets and explains proper reporting procedures and relevant portions of the industrial insurance laws (RCWs) and Washington Administrative Code rules (WACs).
  • Works with internal (Litigation Specialists) and external staff (AAGs) to resolve protested audits or determinations.

 

Qualifications

Required:

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.

Please Note: 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 required experience.

 

Supplemental Information

 

Things You Need To Know  

 

For this position, telework is permitted full time with occasional in-office days and site visits. The assigned duty station for this position may be in any of our service locations within Washington.

 

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework is dependent upon business needs and will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

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 employees 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.

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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 required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your complete 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. Your unofficial college transcripts, which 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). 

*Failure to follow the application instructions may result in disqualification.*

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.

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 driver's 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 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 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&I’s Jobs@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 agency’s 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 job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Haleigh Missildine (she/her/hers) at miso235@lni.wa.gov.