Audit Intern: Learn GAAP & Support Audits

PwC South Africa; Chicago (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an Audit Intern in Chicago to gain exposure to financial statement audits and support client services. You will learn and apply PwC's audit methodologies while developing foundational skills in GAAP, GAAS, and financial analysis.

You will observe experienced auditors, participate in documentation, and contribute to client engagement activities, all within a learning-oriented environment designed to build your professional career.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• At least a 3.0 overall GPA
• Meet educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment
• Client service intern positions are entry-level roles.

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams in conducting financial statement audits and gaining exposure to auditing methodologies
• Participate in the review and verification of financial documents to uphold transparency and compliance with accounting standards
• Assist in the analysis and interpretation of financial data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making
• Engage in the documentation of audit processes and findings to maintain organized records
• Learn and apply GAAP and GAAS in audit tasks
• Collaborate with team members to monitor and analyze financial trends and assess risk factors
• Contribute to the evaluation of internal controls and identify areas for improvement
• Utilize data analysis skills to support the audit process and enhance the quality of financial reporting
• Observe and learn from experienced auditors to develop foundational audit practices and client interactions

Skills

GAAP

GAAS

Data analysis

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

GPA 3.0

CPA eligibility

Job description

PwC is seeking an Audit Intern in Chicago to gain exposure to financial statement audits and support client services. You will learn and apply PwC's audit methodologies while developing foundational skills in GAAP, GAAS, and financial analysis.

You will observe experienced auditors, participate in documentation, and contribute to client engagement activities, all within a learning-oriented environment designed to build your professional career.