Audit Intern: GAAP & GAAS, Data Insights

PwC South Africa; Columbus (OH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC Ohio is seeking an Audit Intern to learn in a dynamic environment, gaining exposure to financial statement audits and client support initiatives. You will assist audit teams, observe GAAP/GAAS, analyze financial data, document processes, and contribute to internal controls evaluation while building professional skills.

This entry‑level role emphasizes curiosity, initiative, and a solid academic foundation in accounting; travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment.
• Entry-level role, typically third year of a four-year program or fourth year of a five-year program.

Responsibilities

• Supporting audit teams in conducting financial statement audits and gaining exposure to auditing methodologies.
• Reviewing and verifying financial documents to uphold transparency and compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyzing and interpreting financial data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
• Documenting audit processes and findings to maintain organized records.
• Learning GAAP and GAAS in audit tasks and applying them in practice.
• Collaborating with team members to monitor financial trends and assess risk factors.
• Contributing to the evaluation of internal controls and identifying areas for improvement.
• Utilizing data analysis to support the audit process and enhance financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Auditing methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

PwC Ohio is seeking an Audit Intern to learn in a dynamic environment, gaining exposure to financial statement audits and client support initiatives. You will assist audit teams, observe GAAP/GAAS, analyze financial data, document processes, and contribute to internal controls evaluation while building professional skills.

This entry‑level role emphasizes curiosity, initiative, and a solid academic foundation in accounting; travel up to 20% is expected.