Audit Intern: Learn GAAP, Data Insights & CPA Prep

PricewaterhouseCoopers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Audit Intern to gain exposure to financial statement audits within our Assurance practice. You will support teams, learn PwC methodologies, and contribute to client services while developing your personal brand and commercial awareness.

The role emphasizes learning, asking questions, taking initiative, and delivering on project goals, with opportunities across various assignments that build a foundation for a career in audit and assurance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam in intended state of employment
• Intern role typically in 3rd year of a 4-year program or 4th year of a 5-year program

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams in conducting financial statement audits and learning auditing methodologies
• Assist in review and verification of financial documents for transparency and compliance with standards
• Analyze and interpret financial data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making
• Document audit processes and findings to maintain organized records
• Observe and apply GAAP and GAAS in audit tasks
• Collaborate with team to monitor financial trends and assess risk factors
• Contribute to evaluation of internal controls and areas for improvement
• Leverage data analysis to support the audit process and improve reporting quality
• Learn from experienced auditors to understand client interactions and audit practices

Skills

GAAP

GAAS

Data analysis

Auditing methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

PwC is seeking an Audit Intern to gain exposure to financial statement audits within our Assurance practice. You will support teams, learn PwC methodologies, and contribute to client services while developing your personal brand and commercial awareness.

The role emphasizes learning, asking questions, taking initiative, and delivering on project goals, with opportunities across various assignments that build a foundation for a career in audit and assurance.