Internal Auditor

Core Details

Job Type: This is designated as a full-time, nonexempt role

Physical Location: Main Branch – 6312 19th St W, Tacoma, WA 98466

Work Style Designation: Onsite – This role operates on a full-time basis at the location listed above

About Us

Since 1934, TAPCO Credit Union has been guided by a simple belief: people first, always.

Our roots in the community run deep, and we show up with intention to drive our mission of making financial wellness accessible for all.

For our teammates and members alike, we're about belonging, not transacting. We believe meaningful connection, respect, and valuing one another are at the heart of our relationships and workplace culture. We strive to create an environment where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow and thrive together. Every story matters, every interaction is an opportunity to build trust.

Your journey starts here. We believe growth is a shared responsibility, and we’re committed to investing in you every step of the way with opportunities that generate momentum. Whether you’re building confidence, developing new skills, or growing into what’s next, you’ll be supported by teammates who want to see you thrive.

This is more than a job; it is a place to belong. Come plant your roots at TAPCO: grow with us and rise with purpose!

Core Competencies

Member Focus: Prioritizes the needs, preferences, and experiences of members (stakeholders) by delivering exceptional service, building trust, and creating value. This competency ensures alignment with the organization's mission to serve and support its members (stakeholders) effectively.

Instills Trust: Builds and maintains confidence and credibility with others through consistent, honest, and ethical behavior. This competency is fundamental to fostering strong relationships, collaboration, and a positive organizational culture.

Cultivates Innovation: Inspires, generates, and implements creative ideas that improve processes, products, services, or organizational outcomes. It reflects a mindset focused on curiosity, experimentation, and the encouragement of fresh perspectives.

Drives Results, Purpose, and Vision: Strategically organize and coordinate tasks, resources, and people to achieve goals effectively and efficiently. It emphasizes foresight, prioritization, and collaboration to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Plan and Aligns: Planning, prioritizing, providing direction and removing obstacles to keep TAPCO moving forward and meeting our organizational goals.

Position Summary

Assures credit union control effectiveness by performing regular internal audits utilizing a risk-based approach. Responsible for the overall internal audit program (through a combination of internal audits and third-party audits), including the managing of the risk-based audit program, focusing on control effectiveness, documentation of deficiencies, and communication within the management team.

This role will be required to assist the Director of Compliance and Risk Management with reporting to the Supervisory Committee and interface with regulatory agencies, including Washington State DFI and NCUA. Additionally, the Internal Auditor will identify and promote internal audit best practices by developing and maintaining up-to-date audit methods, programs, and other supporting infrastructure.

The Internal Auditor operates within a dual-reporting structure, reporting administratively to the Director of Compliance and Risk Management and functionally to the Supervisory Committee.

Significant Responsibilities

• Develops and executes risk-based operational, compliance, and internal control audits in accordance with the approved annual audit plan and applicable audit standards, including the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards, to evaluate the effectiveness of controls, identify risks, and assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and established Credit Union standards. 
• Develops audit programs, perform testing, document audit procedures and results, maintain audit workpapers, analyze findings, and prepare draft audit reports that clearly communicate observations, root causes, risk implications and recommendations for improvement.
• Reviews audit findings with the Director of Compliance and Risk Management and appropriate management stakeholders, obtains management responses and corrective action plans, finalizes audit reports, and presents audit results and recommendations to the Supervisory Committee. 
• Reports functionally to the Supervisory Committee and has direct access to the Supervisory Committee to report any impropriety as deemed necessary.
• Monitors and tracks audit findings and corrective actions by performing follow-up reviews and validating that management has implemented effective remediation. 
• Remains current on applicable laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, industry trends, and internal audit practices, incorporating relevant changes into audit activities as appropriate.
• Collaborates with management, employees, and external stakeholders to research discrepancies, communicate audit results, coordinate audit activities, and support corrective action. 
• Maintains professional skepticism, objectivity, confidentiality, and independence while protecting the Credit Union’s assets, member information, and sensitive business information through adherence to established security and privacy policies and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities to strengthen internal controls, enhance operational effectiveness, and reduce compliance and operational risk by recommending improvements to policies, procedures, processes, and systems. 
• Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws, including those of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), as it specifically relates to the job functions.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. 

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the areas of Accounting, Business, Finance or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three to five years’ auditing and/or compliance experience in a financial institution
• Intermediate-to-advanced level experience with Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Previous credit union experience
• Operational and compliance auditing experience
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, regulations, and correspondence
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including accuracy and high attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills

PositionWorkingConditions

• The work environment is located in an office setting
• Travel by car may be required – must have valid driver’s license and vehicle
• Movements frequently and regularly require using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Frequently required to sit and stand for longer periods of time
• May need to respond to critical or emergency situations inside or outside of regular working hours

Compensation 

In addition to a robust and generous total compensation package, the salary range for this position is:

• $30.73 - $36.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Benefits

• 100% Employer-paid medical, vision, prescription, and dental insurance option for all full-time teammates
• 50% Employer-paid spouse coverage, 65% Employer-paid dependent children coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Plan with up to 7% match
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance/AD&D package
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time, 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Optional Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community impact, on us (Up to 40 paid volunteer hours)
• Shared Bonus Plan (when company goals are achieved)

90-day Introductory Period

All newly hired teammates at TAPCO Credit Union are subject to a 90-day introductory period beginning on their first day of employment. This period is intended to provide structure, clarity, coaching, and support while teammates learn their role and the organization. Completion of the introductory period does not guarantee continued employment or change the at-will employment relationship.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 

TAPCO Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a people-centric organization, we believe every employee and applicant has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. TAPCO does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, termination, layoff, leave of absence, and general treatment during employment.