Auditor - Random Examination

Random Examination Auditor The Office of Disciplinary Counsel Salary Range expected at hire: $64,480 - $64,480 + Washington State Employee Benefits FLSA - Exempt; Full-time The WSBA's mission is to serve the public and the members of the Bar, to ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and to champion justice.
The Washington State Bar Association operates under the delegated authority of the Washington Supreme Court and exercises a governmental function authorized by the Washington Supreme Court to license and regulate the state’s nearly 40,000 legal professionals, including lawyers, limited practice officers, and limited license legal technicians.
The WSBA both regulates legal professionals under the authority of the Court and serves its members as a professional association — all without public funding.
The WSBA administers the bar admission process, including the bar exam; provides record-keeping and licensing functions; administers the lawyer discipline system.
and provides continuing legal education for legal professionals, in addition to numerous other educational and member-service activities.
Purpose and Position Summary: A Random Examination Auditor in the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) primarily performs random examinations of legal professionals’ trust accounts in connection with the random examination program under Rule 15.
1 of the Washington Supreme Court’s Rules for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct (ELC).
This position also educates WSBA members and the public regarding trust account rules by responding to inquiries, teaching CLE seminars, and participating in other proactive prevention programs.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities: Performs random examinations of the handling of client funds and trust accounts.
Performs random examinations of trust accounts and prepares random-examination reports detailing specific findings in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
Educates the legal professional who is subject to the examination and assists that person in making corrections of violations noted.
May recommend to disciplinary counsel that ODC seek authorization to perform a re-examination or open a disciplinary investigation based on a random examination and prepares reports in support of such requests for authorization.
Educates legal professionals by taking phone calls and emails, answering questions, and giving trust account presentations and classes.
As assigned and consistent with the interpretive positions developed by the Audit Manager and Senior Auditor, develops and presents educational programs and materials related to trust accounts and responds to member inquiries.
Performs other duties as assigned Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned, including performing account reconstructions and inventorying trust account records in support of disciplinary audits Provides back up to other members of the Audit team as needed.
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience Education Preferred: Certified Public Accountant License and/or Certified Fraud Examiner Certification Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years of experience with financial accounting and/or bookkeeping.
Experience reconciling bank accounts and other accounts.
Must be able to perform bank reconciliations manually.
QuickBooks (or other small business accounting software) experience, including setting up company files, entering transactions, and reconciling.
Experience creating spreadsheets and performing financial analysis in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience Preferred: Experience and knowledge in accounting and/or bookkeeping in the legal profession, including lawyers’ trust accounts.
Forensic auditing experience and other advanced investigative skills.
Knowledge of, and experience with, government regulations and compliance auditing.
Public accounting, internal auditing and experience preparing workpapers and audit reports.
Experience with public speaking.
Working Conditions: This position, while primarily remote, must be flexible to work in office or travel within WA state as deemed necessary, or as required.
Hybrid options are also available.
For remote work, must have an adequate home/work environment and internet access, for performing work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature.
Employment with the Washington State Bar Association mandates that WSBA Staff must reside within the State of Washington at the time of hire, and during active employment status.
Remote work must be performed in Washington State.
The essential functions of the job that must be performed, with or without a reasonable accommodation: This position must be able to regularly work five days per week in an office type environment (remote or in office), possess the ability to primarily sit/stand and use a computer, and lift/push/pull items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to operate a computer keyboard, and other standard office equipment (e.
g.
, printer/scanner/fax/telephone).
This position must be able to read, write, and speak with others in English.
WSBA Benefits: State of Washington Retirement system (DRS/PERS), including an optional Deferred Compensation Plan Medical benefits (including Vision & Rx) through the WA Healthcare Authority, with WSBA paying a majority of the premium cost.
100% paid premiums for employee Dental Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Plans Generous Paid Time Off Benefits (sick, vacation, holiday, float, emergency leave) Transportation incentives, *based on a primary work selection requirements Allowance to set up a home office, *based on a Remote work selection option Free Employee Assistance Program National Employee Discount Program A company culture that truly focuses on a quality Work and Life Balance for its Staff You will be working with a team of supportive, collaborative, creative, and dedicated colleagues driven to accomplish our WSBA Mission Flexible work environment with the ability to work remotely, in office, or hybrid (employees must reside in WA State and maintain regular scheduled hours) For consideration and to apply, interested candidates are required to apply online and submit the following required materials: online application, and both a comprehensive professional cover letter and resume.
Applications submitted without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.
The WSBA is committed to fostering a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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.
The statements contained in this job announcement are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.
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01/01/2023) Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Compensation Philosophy and Compensation Grid