Charlotte - Audit - Associate - Winter 2027

PwC•Charlotte, NC

4d•$53,500 - $104,000

About The Position

As a Financial Statement Audit Associate, you will support client service work within PwC’s Assurance practice, contributing to reviews of financial records, testing, and documentation that help teams deliver clear, reliable outcomes for stakeholders. You will learn through hands-on project tasks, adapt to changing priorities, use sound judgment when the path forward is not always clear, and build technical skills while supporting senior team members and developing your professional presence. The role provides exposure to auditing methodologies, accounting and financial reporting standards, internal controls, and communication in a fast-paced client support environment. You will also use digital tools and AI-enabled platforms to organize work, review information, and support audit tasks.

Requirements

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 the intended state of employment.
Client service associate positions are entry-level roles; job seekers must have completed or be in the process of completing their final academic year of educational requirements.

Nice To Haves

Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA.
Leverage AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working, and deliver distinctive outcomes.
Demonstrate interest in external audit and financial statement analysis.
Apply accounting and auditing methodologies in academic or internship settings.
Interpret data and review financial documents with attention to detail.
Communicate clearly, accept feedback, and contribute on team projects.
Show intellectual curiosity and adaptability in fast-paced client service settings.

Responsibilities

Support external audit procedures by reviewing financial statements, trial balances, and supporting documentation.
Test account balances, journal entries, and internal controls using auditing methodologies and GAAS.
Analyze financial data, identify anomalies, and document issues for review by senior team members.
Gather, organize, and reconcile client-provided information to validate accuracy and completeness.
Prepare audit workpapers and process documentation in alignment with accounting policies and GAAP.
Apply technical accounting knowledge to evaluate transactions, disclosures, and financial reporting treatment.
Monitor financial trends and use data analysis to inform audit procedures and risk identification.
Use digital tools and AI-enabled platforms to organize work, review information, and support audit tasks.