Audit Intern: Build Foundations in Financial Auditing

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Columbus, OH is seeking an Audit Intern to gain hands-on exposure to financial statement audits within our Assurance practice. You will assist with basic audit tasks, learn PwC methodologies, and support client-facing activities as part of a learning-focused environment.

The role emphasizes a growth mindset, collaboration with senior staff, and applying GAAP/GAAS concepts while developing practical skills in financial analysis and controls.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam in intended state before full-time employment.
• Intern positions are entry-level; typically third year of a 4-year program or fourth year of a 5-year program.

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams in conducting financial statement audits and learn auditing methodologies.
• Review and verify financial documents to uphold transparency and compliance with standards.
• Analyze and interpret financial data to identify trends and insights for decision-making.
• Document audit processes and findings to keep records organized.
• Learn and apply GAAP and GAAS in audit tasks.
• Collaborate with team to monitor financial trends and assess risks.
• Help evaluate internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Use data analysis to support the audit process and improve financial reporting quality.
• Observe experienced auditors to understand audit practices and client interactions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Auditing methodologies

Data analysis

Internal controls

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

GAAS

Job description

PwC in Columbus, OH is seeking an Audit Intern to gain hands-on exposure to financial statement audits within our Assurance practice. You will assist with basic audit tasks, learn PwC methodologies, and support client-facing activities as part of a learning-focused environment.

The role emphasizes a growth mindset, collaboration with senior staff, and applying GAAP/GAAS concepts while developing practical skills in financial analysis and controls.