$55,836.00 - $73,284.00 Annually

Business and Professions Auditor (BPA3)

Dept. of Licensing
Olympia, WA
Uri ng Trabaho: Full Time - Permanent

SeattlePHI Pagsusuri ng Trabaho

📄 Pangkalahatang-ideya ng Posisyon

Ang Auditor ng mga Negosyo at Propesyonal (BPA3) ay nagsasagawa ng regulasyon na pagsusuri sa mga lisensyadong real estate agent at may-ari ng negosyo upang matiyak ang pagtupad nila sa mga batas, panuntunan, at kasunduan. Tinitiyak nito ang kaligtasan publiko at proteksyon sa mga mamimili sa ilalim ng Kagawaran ng Lisensya (DOL).

📋 Mga Pangunahing Responsibilidad

  • Pagsusuri sa pananalapi at pag-audit ng mga lisensyadong real estate agent nang mag-isa.
  • Pagkolekta at pagsusuri ng mga dokumento ayon sa pamantayang ebidensya, at pagpresenta ng mga natuklasan sa mga stakeholder.
  • Paggawa ng malawakang ulat at pagbibigay ng rekomendasyon para sa karagdagang pagsasanay ng mga lisensyadong propesyonal.
  • Tulong sa imbestigasyon ng mga kaso tulad ng panlilinlang, pagpapabago ng pondo, at hindi regular na operasyong negosyo.
  • Pag-aanalisa ng kumplikadong transaksyon sa pananalapi at paggawa ng detalyadong ulat ng pagsusuri.
  • Paghahanda sa mga bagong kumpanya at may-ari ng negosyo upang mabawasan ang mga potensyal na risgo.

🛠 Mga Kinakailangang Kasanayan

Mga Teknikal na Kasanayan

Financial Auditing Software (ACL, IDEA) Microsoft Suite Data Collection Tools

Mga Soft Skills

Komunikasyon at pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga stakeholder Paglutas ng Problema at paghahanap ng solusyon Pansin sa Detalye at analitikal na kasanayan Etikal na Katangian at integridad Pamamahala ng Oras at pagpaplano

🎓 Mga Kwalipikasyon

Edukasyon
Diploma sa accounting, administrasyon ng negosyo, o panrehiyon na pagpapalakas (mga katumbas na karanasan ay maaaring kapalit sa edukasyon)
Karanasan
3+ taon sa pamamahala ng kumplikadong pagsusuri sa administratibong larangan at 2+ taon sa pag-uugnay ng mga account sa pananalapi, koleksyon ng datos, at paggawa ng ulat
Mga Sertipiko
Lisensya sa Real Estate, Lisensyang Broker na Designado (opsyonal ngunit pinipili)

Ideal na Kandidato

Ang ideal na kandidato ay isang masipag, mapagmasid, at makabuluhang propesyonal na may malakas na karanasan sa pagsusuri sa pananalapi at datos, lalo na sa mga institusyon ng gobyerno o regulasyon. Dapat sila mahusay magkomunikar, maglutas ng problema, at maaaring magturo nang epektibo tungkol sa komplikadong isyu sa pananalapi.

💬 Paghahanda sa Panayam

Q
Paano mo inilahad ang mga irregularidad sa transaksyon sa pananalapi, at paano mo ito nasolusyunan?
Nais nilang suriin ang iyong kakayahang mag-imbestiga, lutasin ang problema, at tugunan ang mga kumplikadong isyu ayon sa regulasyon.
Ibigay ang partikular na halimbawa mula sa nakaraan mong karanasan kung saan mo natukoy ang hindi pagkakatugma, ang iyong hakbang upang imbestigahan ito, at ang resulta, na nagbibigay-diin sa pagsunod sa regulasyon at epektibong komunikasyon.

💡 Mga Tip sa Pag-apply

  • I-highlight ang iyong karanasan gamit ang software tulad ng ACL o IDEA, partikular na pagbanggit sa mga proyekto o audit na ginawa sa konteksto ng gobyerno.
  • Ikuwento ang iyong tagumpay sa pag-uugnay ng kumplikadong transaksyon at pagbawas ng hindi pagkakatugma nang malaki sa nakaraan mong mga tungkulin.
  • Isama ang mga keyword tulad ng 'pagsusuri sa pananalapi', 'pagsusuri sa lisensyadong real estate', 'evidence-based na imbestigasyon', at 'kaalaman sa Microsoft Suite' sa iyong resume at liham ng aplikasyon.

🚀 Landas ng Karera

Ang posisyong ito ay maaaring magbigay ng mga pagkakataon upang umangat bilang Senior Auditor, o lumipat tungo sa mga espesyalisadong tungkulin tulad ng Regulatory Compliance Officer, o patungo pa sa mga posisyon ng pamumuno gaya ng Audit Manager na namamahala sa mga auditor sa loob ng mga ahensya ng gobyerno.

Orihinal na Paglalarawan ng Trabaho

Description

“Helping every Washington resident live, work, drive, and thrive.”

“Helping every Washington resident live, work, drive, and thrive.”

We are dedicated to growing a culture of belonging through our values: 

Respect | Trust | Diversity | Equity | Inclusion


At the Department of Licensing (DOL), we recognize the importance of work life harmony and strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.   

Our Centralized Investigations & Audits Unit (CIAU) is currently looking for a Business and Professions Auditor to conduct regulatory audits of Real Estate Licensees and Business Owners.

We are one of the most public facing state agencies and the second largest revenue generating agency in Washington State. We regularly interact with over 6 million Washington residents. We advance public safety and consumer protection through licensing, regulation, and education, and collect over $3 billion in revenue. The services we provide are essential to our customers’ ability to live, work, drive, and thrive and we are committed to ensuring every resident has equitable and meaningful access to our services.
 
Our Business & Professions Division (BPD) oversees licensing and regulatory activities for 34 professions and 143 license types (businesses and individuals) and administers the Prorate and Fuel Tax program, as well as providing oversight of Combative Sports events, managing Uniform Commercial Code filings and Performing Rights Society registrations, Agriculture Support Program, and maintaining the Firearms database for law enforcement.

If you enjoy conducting audits, inspections or reviewing data for inconsistencies, we invite you to apply!

Duties

As a Business and Professions Auditor, you will play a role in protecting public interests, regulatory compliance, providing courteous customer service, being efficient, cost effective, and informing customers of our agency's services and responsibilities. Working independently, you will plan and conduct regulatory audits of real estate licensees throughout the state for all requirements in law, rule, and contract related to the entire practice of selling real estate. You will identify and collect a full range of data documents in accordance with the rules of evidence. This position will require you to present findings and review concerns with internal and external stakeholders as well.

Some of what you will be doing:

  • Independently plan, coordinate, evaluate, and conduct financial audits and reviews.
  • Present the information to administration and management staff to determine if conduct requires additional inquiry, eligible for non-disciplinary education, or formal charges against a license.
  • Prepare comprehensive and detailed reports of findings and follow up of the audit when appropriate and educate licensees when necessary.
  • Assist new firms and business owners to help alleviate potential risks to both the licensee and consumer.
  • Prepare daily reports, detailed finding reports, audit assessment findings, reconciliations, travel and expense reports, and mileage reports for review by audit supervisor and other staff.
  • Work with investigations staff when assigned to review allegations of theft of consumer funds, conversion of consumer trust funds, and irregular business practices.

Qualifications

Some of what you will bring:

  • Three (3) years of experience managing, directing, and conducting complex administrative field audits and assisting with investigations. Experience should include presenting relevant and pertinent evidence professionally, providing technical and rule related advice to business owners, or licensees, and partners, and Interpreting and applying federal and state policies, rules and laws. 
  • Two (2) years of experience in each of the following:
    • Reconciling complex trust accounts, bank records, financial transactions, or escrow accounts.
    • Identifying, collecting, organizing and documenting data and information for report writing, preparing comprehensive and detailed reports.
    • Using Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook computer programs and applications.
  • One (1) year of experience with auditing techniques and advanced investigation skills. 
  • The ability to:
    • Understand and follow agency values of respect, trust, diversity, equity, and inclusion through behaviors, and decisions.
    • Promote and support a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all employees.
    • Promote and support respectful, equitable, and inclusive delivery of services to customers.
    • Take action to learn and grow.
    • Take action to meet the needs of others.
Experience can be gained concurrently.
Relevant education (with an emphasis in accounting, business administration, public administration, or other related field) may substitute year for year for experience.
(Associates degree = 2 years Bachelor’s degree = 4 years) 

What may help set you apart:
  • Additional higher-level education.
  • Additional years of experience auditing financial records on behalf of a state or federal agency.
  • Two (2) years of experience as a managing broker endorsed as a designated broker.
  • Three (3) years of experience as a broker.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with civil court rules, policy and state law governing the release of public records.
  • Ability to manage workload, effectively organize and prioritize work and produce work products that are thorough, accurate, and delivered on time.
  • One (1) year of experience providing testimony in administrative, criminal, or civil proceedings.
Additional Requirements of Employment:
  • Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
  • This position requires travel that may include some overnight stays. 
  • The position will require office and fieldwork as dictated by business needs.
  • Accepting this role will require you to place any real estate license, real estate instructor license, or any other professional licenses related to the real estate industry to inactive status prior to starting the position.
DOL is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

For information about available accommodations, the interview process, or the position contact Kyle Odell.A smiling individual in a white shirt and black tie against a light gray background.

Supplemental Information

Come join us in changing the way government delivers services and help build a legacy of commitment to and excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion!
 
How to Apply:

  • Select the apply button at the top of this job announcement.
  • While not required, a Cover Letter is helpful in allowing us to see your experience as it relates to this position.
Incomplete applications may disqualify you from eligibility for the position. You must ensure all application areas, including supplemental questions and attachments, are completed in full.

Candidates who are offered a job with DOL must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
 
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.
 
We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. 
We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. We value the unique traits and attributes that each employee brings to the job. Through the diverse perspectives of an inclusive workforce, we will create a more respectful, productive, and unified team to better serve the public of Washington.

Business and Professions Auditor (BPA3) description image
Veteran/Military Spouse Preference Notice 
To take advantage of veteran/military spouse preference notify the Recruitment Team of your Veteran and/or military spouse status. Please include the title of this position in the subject line.
Business and Professions Auditor (BPA3) description image

The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.


Persons requiring accommodation in the application process, during the recruitment process, or who need this job announcement in an alternative format, may contact the Human Resources Office at 360-902-4000 or may email HRRecruit@dol.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our ASL interpreter via Video Phone at 360.339.7344.
 
The candidate pool certified from this recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty days. 

SeattlePHI Job Analysis

📄 Position Overview

The Business and Professions Auditor (BPA3) conducts regulatory audits of real estate licensees and business owners to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and contracts, promoting public safety and consumer protection within the Department of Licensing (DOL).

📋 Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct financial audits and reviews of real estate licensees independently.
  • Identify and collect data documents in accordance with evidence rules, presenting findings to stakeholders.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports and provide necessary education to licensees.
  • Assist in investigations related to theft, conversion of funds, and irregular business practices.
  • Reconcile complex financial transactions and prepare detailed audit assessment findings.
  • Support new firms and business owners to mitigate risks.

🛠 Required Skills

Technical Skills

Financial Auditing Software (e.g., ACL, IDEA) Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) Data Collection and Analysis Tools Auditing Techniques Microsoft Excel (Advanced) Document Management Systems

Soft Skills

Communication Problem Solving Attention to Detail Ethical Integrity Time Management

🎓 Qualifications

Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field (equivalent experience may substitute for education)
Experience
3+ years managing complex administrative field audits and 2+ years in reconciling complex financial accounts, data collection, and report writing
Certifications
Real Estate License, Designated Broker License (optional but preferred)

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a meticulous and detail-oriented professional with robust experience in financial auditing and data analysis, particularly within governmental or regulatory environments. Strong communicators who excel in problem-solving and can effectively educate stakeholders on complex financial matters are highly sought after for this role.

💬 Interview Preparation

Q
Tell me about a time when you identified irregularities in financial transactions and how you handled the situation to resolve them.
They want to assess your investigative skills, problem-solving abilities, and approach to resolving complex issues within regulatory frameworks.
Provide a specific example from your past experience where you detected discrepancies, the steps you took to investigate, and the outcome, emphasizing compliance and effective communication.
Q
How would you approach reconciling a particularly complex financial dataset to ensure accuracy and completeness?
This tests your technical proficiency and methodological approach to handling intricate data reconciliation tasks typical in government roles.
Describe your systematic approach, including tools used, verification steps, and strategies for validating data integrity to meet stringent audit standards.
Q
What experience do you have with Microsoft Excel, particularly advanced functions like pivot tables and macros, and how have you applied these skills in your previous roles?
They need to verify your technical skills essential for managing and analyzing large datasets common in government auditing positions.
Provide concrete examples of projects where you utilized Excel's advanced features to streamline auditing processes, improve data accuracy, and generate insightful reports.

💡 Application Tips

  • Highlight your experience with financial auditing software such as ACL or IDEA, specifically mentioning projects or audits conducted within governmental contexts.
  • Quantify your achievements in reconciling complex financial transactions and reducing discrepancies by a significant percentage in previous roles.
  • Include keywords like 'financial auditing', 'real estate licensee reviews', 'evidence-based investigations', 'Microsoft Suite proficiency', and 'data analysis tools' throughout your resume and cover letter.
  • Customize your resume to emphasize your experience in preparing comprehensive reports and conducting independent audits, aligning closely with the BPA3 role requirements.
  • In your cover letter, emphasize your passion for ensuring regulatory compliance and your ability to communicate findings clearly to diverse stakeholder groups.

🚀 Career Path

This position can lead to advancement opportunities such as becoming a Senior Auditor, moving into specialized roles like Regulatory Compliance Officer, or even progressing to managerial positions like Audit Manager overseeing teams of auditors within government agencies.

Original Job Description

Description

“Helping every Washington resident live, work, drive, and thrive.”

“Helping every Washington resident live, work, drive, and thrive.”

We are dedicated to growing a culture of belonging through our values: 

Respect | Trust | Diversity | Equity | Inclusion


At the Department of Licensing (DOL), we recognize the importance of work life harmony and strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.   

Our Centralized Investigations & Audits Unit (CIAU) is currently looking for a Business and Professions Auditor to conduct regulatory audits of Real Estate Licensees and Business Owners.

We are one of the most public facing state agencies and the second largest revenue generating agency in Washington State. We regularly interact with over 6 million Washington residents. We advance public safety and consumer protection through licensing, regulation, and education, and collect over $3 billion in revenue. The services we provide are essential to our customers’ ability to live, work, drive, and thrive and we are committed to ensuring every resident has equitable and meaningful access to our services.
 
Our Business & Professions Division (BPD) oversees licensing and regulatory activities for 34 professions and 143 license types (businesses and individuals) and administers the Prorate and Fuel Tax program, as well as providing oversight of Combative Sports events, managing Uniform Commercial Code filings and Performing Rights Society registrations, Agriculture Support Program, and maintaining the Firearms database for law enforcement.

If you enjoy conducting audits, inspections or reviewing data for inconsistencies, we invite you to apply!

Duties

As a Business and Professions Auditor, you will play a role in protecting public interests, regulatory compliance, providing courteous customer service, being efficient, cost effective, and informing customers of our agency's services and responsibilities. Working independently, you will plan and conduct regulatory audits of real estate licensees throughout the state for all requirements in law, rule, and contract related to the entire practice of selling real estate. You will identify and collect a full range of data documents in accordance with the rules of evidence. This position will require you to present findings and review concerns with internal and external stakeholders as well.

Some of what you will be doing:

  • Independently plan, coordinate, evaluate, and conduct financial audits and reviews.
  • Present the information to administration and management staff to determine if conduct requires additional inquiry, eligible for non-disciplinary education, or formal charges against a license.
  • Prepare comprehensive and detailed reports of findings and follow up of the audit when appropriate and educate licensees when necessary.
  • Assist new firms and business owners to help alleviate potential risks to both the licensee and consumer.
  • Prepare daily reports, detailed finding reports, audit assessment findings, reconciliations, travel and expense reports, and mileage reports for review by audit supervisor and other staff.
  • Work with investigations staff when assigned to review allegations of theft of consumer funds, conversion of consumer trust funds, and irregular business practices.

Qualifications

Some of what you will bring:

  • Three (3) years of experience managing, directing, and conducting complex administrative field audits and assisting with investigations. Experience should include presenting relevant and pertinent evidence professionally, providing technical and rule related advice to business owners, or licensees, and partners, and Interpreting and applying federal and state policies, rules and laws. 
  • Two (2) years of experience in each of the following:
    • Reconciling complex trust accounts, bank records, financial transactions, or escrow accounts.
    • Identifying, collecting, organizing and documenting data and information for report writing, preparing comprehensive and detailed reports.
    • Using Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook computer programs and applications.
  • One (1) year of experience with auditing techniques and advanced investigation skills. 
  • The ability to:
    • Understand and follow agency values of respect, trust, diversity, equity, and inclusion through behaviors, and decisions.
    • Promote and support a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all employees.
    • Promote and support respectful, equitable, and inclusive delivery of services to customers.
    • Take action to learn and grow.
    • Take action to meet the needs of others.
Experience can be gained concurrently.
Relevant education (with an emphasis in accounting, business administration, public administration, or other related field) may substitute year for year for experience.
(Associates degree = 2 years Bachelor’s degree = 4 years) 

What may help set you apart:
  • Additional higher-level education.
  • Additional years of experience auditing financial records on behalf of a state or federal agency.
  • Two (2) years of experience as a managing broker endorsed as a designated broker.
  • Three (3) years of experience as a broker.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with civil court rules, policy and state law governing the release of public records.
  • Ability to manage workload, effectively organize and prioritize work and produce work products that are thorough, accurate, and delivered on time.
  • One (1) year of experience providing testimony in administrative, criminal, or civil proceedings.
Additional Requirements of Employment:
  • Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
  • This position requires travel that may include some overnight stays. 
  • The position will require office and fieldwork as dictated by business needs.
  • Accepting this role will require you to place any real estate license, real estate instructor license, or any other professional licenses related to the real estate industry to inactive status prior to starting the position.
DOL is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

For information about available accommodations, the interview process, or the position contact Kyle Odell.A smiling individual in a white shirt and black tie against a light gray background.

Supplemental Information

Come join us in changing the way government delivers services and help build a legacy of commitment to and excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion!
 
How to Apply:

  • Select the apply button at the top of this job announcement.
  • While not required, a Cover Letter is helpful in allowing us to see your experience as it relates to this position.
Incomplete applications may disqualify you from eligibility for the position. You must ensure all application areas, including supplemental questions and attachments, are completed in full.

Candidates who are offered a job with DOL must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
 
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.
 
We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. 
We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. We value the unique traits and attributes that each employee brings to the job. Through the diverse perspectives of an inclusive workforce, we will create a more respectful, productive, and unified team to better serve the public of Washington.

Business and Professions Auditor (BPA3) description image
Veteran/Military Spouse Preference Notice 
To take advantage of veteran/military spouse preference notify the Recruitment Team of your Veteran and/or military spouse status. Please include the title of this position in the subject line.
Business and Professions Auditor (BPA3) description image

The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.


Persons requiring accommodation in the application process, during the recruitment process, or who need this job announcement in an alternative format, may contact the Human Resources Office at 360-902-4000 or may email HRRecruit@dol.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our ASL interpreter via Video Phone at 360.339.7344.
 
The candidate pool certified from this recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty days. 

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