Audit Intern — Learn GAAP/GAAS with Data Insight

PwC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in the United States is seeking an Audit Intern to support audit teams, learn PwC methodologies, and engage with GAAP/GAAS concepts. The role focuses on financial statement audits, data analysis, and documenting findings to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will be involved in client interactions, develop a sense of commercial awareness, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining a strong learning mindset. Ideal for a junior who is pursuing an Accounting degree.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state before starting full-time.
• Intern role is entry-level; typically third year of a 4-year or fourth year of a 5-year program.

Responsibilities

• Supporting audit teams in conducting financial statement audits and gaining exposure to auditing methodologies.
• Participating in the review and verification of financial documents to uphold transparency and compliance with accounting standards.
• Assisting in the analysis and interpretation of financial data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.
• Engaging in the documentation of audit processes and findings to maintain organized and consistent records.
• Learning and applying GAAP and GAAS in audit tasks.
• Collaborating with team members to monitor and analyze financial trends and assess risk factors.
• Contributing to the evaluation of internal controls and identifying areas for improvement.
• Utilizing data analysis skills to support the audit process and enhance the quality of financial reporting.
• Observing and learning from experienced auditors to develop a foundational understanding of audit practices and client interactions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

CPA eligibility planning

Audit processes understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

PwC in the United States is seeking an Audit Intern to support audit teams, learn PwC methodologies, and engage with GAAP/GAAS concepts. The role focuses on financial statement audits, data analysis, and documenting findings to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will be involved in client interactions, develop a sense of commercial awareness, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining a strong learning mindset. Ideal for a junior who is pursuing an Accounting degree.