Audit Intern: GAAP & GAAS Foundations + Data Insights

PwC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Audit Intern to join our Assurance practice in a learning-driven environment. You will assist audit teams on financial statement audits, apply PwC methodologies, and support client-ready deliverables while developing your professional brand and commercial awareness.

You’ll gain exposure to GAAP/GAAS, internal controls, and data analysis, contributing to project goals and building a foundation for a future career in audit and assurance at PwC.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the intended state of employment.
• Internship is 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 applying auditing methodologies.
• Review and verify financial documents to ensure transparency and compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyze and interpret financial data to identify trends and provide decision-making insights.
• Document audit processes and findings to maintain organized records.
• Learn and apply GAAP and GAAS in audit tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to monitor financial trends and assess risk factors.
• Contribute to evaluating internal controls and identifying areas for improvement.
• Use data analysis to support the audit process and improve reporting quality.
• Observe experienced auditors to develop foundational audit practices and client interactions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Data analysis

Auditing methodologies

Financial statement audits

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

PwC is seeking an Audit Intern to join our Assurance practice in a learning-driven environment. You will assist audit teams on financial statement audits, apply PwC methodologies, and support client-ready deliverables while developing your professional brand and commercial awareness.

You’ll gain exposure to GAAP/GAAS, internal controls, and data analysis, contributing to project goals and building a foundation for a future career in audit and assurance at PwC.