L&I Auditor 4

OverviewOur Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, ReliabilityWhy Work for usThe Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington's workers. We help employers meet safety and health standards and inspect workplaces when alerted to hazards. As administrators of the state's workers' compensation system, we are similar to a large insurance company providing medical and limited wage-replacement coverage to workers who suffer job-related injuries and illness. Our rules and enforcement programs help ensure workers are paid what they are owed, that children and teens' work hours are limited, and that consumers are protected from unsound business surance Services is the largest division within the agency and administers one of the premier workers’ compensation organizations in the nation serving over 3.8 million employees working for 260,000 employers. The Insurance Services Self-Insurance program provides impartial oversight and timely, expert services to all employers in Washington State that elect to administer and pay their own workers’ compensation claims.Job HighlightsYou have the chance to make a difference on the Certification Services team by joining our team as our next Auditor 4. We process applications for self-insured employers and manage their workers’ compensation accounts in Washington State. If you are a detail-oriented individual who possesses knowledge of accounting, auditing, and financial analysis and you strive to provide excellent customer service, don’t miss this this position you will manage Self-Insured workers’ compensation accounts which will include establishing, monitoring, and managing the required financial surety for all active self-insured employers and those considering joining Self-Insurance. You will be responsible for the analysis of business-related restructuring, sales, acquisitions, and merger activities of the self-insured employers to ensure continued workers’ compensation coverage is maintained for all effected business activities. You will also work with employers that are past due to ensure payment. In addition, you will lead and provide technical guidance to lower-level auditor staff.ResponsibilitiesUnderwrite and maintain self-insured employer workers’ compensation accounts.Determine if employers are meeting statutory obligations to either insure with the State Fund or to Self-insure and assist prospective employers through the application process.Evaluate employer annual SIF-7 reporting for accurate claims, hours, and reserve costs.Audit loss development fiscal analysis and inform employers of their financial surety requirement.Assist staff with all activities in the operation of the unit. Train, coach, and evaluate work of lower-level Auditors.Review employer accounts submitted by lower-level staff and recommend escalating to the supervisor for corrective action or not.Coordinate and oversee annual billings and notices to employers.Assist with daily receipts and posting of receipts.Assist Financial Examiners to prepare and submit accounting reports to Financial Services.Assist department supervisors and actuaries with the annual expediting of pension reserve reconciliations.Train new and existing staff.Create detailed program specific procedures and training tools.Maintain and update training manuals per policy and system changes.Assist with hiring processes, including interviewing and making hiring recommendations.And much more.RequiredA Bachelor’s degree which includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting classes.Three (3) years of professional accounting, bookkeeping, or auditing experience.Equivalent work experience/education can be substituted year-for-year for education and/or earned concurrently but must include at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting classes.DesiredKnowledge of principles of underwriting, financial analysis, auditing, accounting, or corporate business structures.Functions and format of the department’s accounting system, retrieval and manipulation of data from management information systems and best practices of actuarial forecasting.Proficient in the use and adaptation of software applications, database and spreadsheet applications, whether mainframe or personal computer based.Excellent customer and communication skills.Knowledge of databases or spreadsheet applications.Things You Need To KnowAt L&I, your voice matters. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Watch this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.L&I provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including paid leave, tuition reimbursement, Infants at Work Program and a generous retirement package for qualified employees at the end of their career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.We value our employees and their work-life balance. We support a hybrid work model and offer flexible custom work schedules. For this position, teleworking is permitted most of the time. You will be expected to report to the office to attend meetings, training, or upon business needs. The assigned duty station may be in any of our L&I service locations statewide. The incumbent must reside anywhere in Washington State, as well as those living near the Oregon/Washington or Idaho/Washington borders.To receive more information on opportunities at L&I sign up for GovDelivery and select L&I job alerts.Application processWe 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 application: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.An unofficial college transcript, which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting classes. Your application may be considered incomplete without this attachment.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.To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at Hiring Process at L&I. If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.Background Check NoticePrior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history records 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 informationFor 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.Veterans PreferenceApplicants 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 , Equity, and Inclusion EmployerL&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 contributes to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest source 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. It is 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 an accommodation in the application 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 InformationIf you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Angela Laramie at . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21