Associate

About the Role

As a Baltimore - Audit - Associate, you will support financial statement audit work within PwC's Assurance practice. You will contribute to client service activities that help validate financial reporting, review evidence, and support the preparation of work products tied to accounting and auditing standards. You will focus on learning through hands-on project tasks, building confidence in a fast-paced environment, asking questions, adapting to changing priorities, and developing the technical knowledge needed to contribute to team and client needs. In this role, you will participate in testing, documentation, and issue follow-up, while gaining exposure to financial statements, internal controls, and the tools and methods used in audit engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and verifying financial statements, account balances, and supporting documents in line with auditing methodologies and GAAS.
• Applying accounting and financial reporting standards, GAAP, and technical accounting concepts to client testing and documentation.
• Analyzing financial data, trends, and variance explanations to identify risks, control gaps, and follow-up items.
• Evaluating internal controls and process documentation to support audit procedures and respond to identified issues.
• Preparing clear workpapers, summaries, and findings that support review by senior team members.
• Using data analysis, data quality checks, and digital tooling to organize, reconcile, and interpret audit evidence.
• Communicating status updates, questions, and observations to team members in a fast-paced engagement setting.
• Adapting to feedback, learning new audit procedures, and contributing to engagement tasks across multiple client assignments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least a 3.0 overall GPA.
• Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment.
• Client service associate positions are entry-level roles and job seekers have completed or are in the process of completing their final academic year of educational requirements.

Qualifications

• Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA.
• Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes.
• Demonstrating curiosity in external audit and financial reporting work.
• Applying GAAP, GAAS, and internal controls knowledge in audit tasks.
• Reviewing financial documents, trends, and account data carefully.
• Communicating clearly with teams and learning from feedback.
• Adaptable in fast-paced client support environments.