Buffalo - Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) - Intern - Summer 2027

PwC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Buffalo is offering an intern position in the Assurance practice. You will support audit teams, participate in projects, and conduct research to learn PwC's methodologies. The role emphasizes learning, initiative, and clear communication while building commercial awareness.

You will observe and learn from professionals, gather information, and contribute quality work to client engagements. This is a strong entry point for developing a professional brand and pursuing CPA/CISA licensure

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MIS, Business Analytics, CS or IT.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam or licensure as CIS A in intended employment state.
• Intern roles are entry‑level; typically third year of a four‑year degree or fourth year of a five‑year program.

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams in assessing financial reporting and decision‑making processes.
• Apply auditing methodologies to ensure transparency and regulatory compliance.
• Observe and learn from experienced auditors to gain PwC practices.
• Assist in evaluating internal controls and compliance auditing.
• Engage in basic tasks and research to support team success and personal development.
• Gather information from sources to analyze facts and discern patterns in financial data.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver value to clients.

Skills

Active listening

Ask questions

Clear communication

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in MIS

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics

Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Buffalo - DAT - Intern, you will engage in a dynamic learning environment, gaining exposure to PwC's practices within our Assurance practice. You will support teams by participating in projects, conducting research, and performing basic tasks that contribute to the team's success. This role offers a unique opportunity to observe and learn from experienced professionals, enhancing your understanding of audit and assurance methodologies.

As an Intern, you will focus on developing your skills and gaining exposure to PwC's methodologies. You will support teams, observe and learn, and participate in projects, all while applying a learning mindset and taking ownership of your development. You will appreciate diverse perspectives and actively listen, ask questions, and express ideas clearly. This role encourages you to gather information from various sources to analyze facts and discern patterns, building your commercial awareness.

In this role, you will be part of a supportive team environment where every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You will be encouraged to ask questions, take initiative, and produce quality work that adds value for our clients and contributes to our team's success. This is your chance to start establishing your personal brand and paving the way for future opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting audit teams in conducting assessments of financial reporting and decision-making processes
• Participating in the application of auditing methodologies to uphold transparency and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Observing and learning from experienced auditors to gain exposure to PwC's practices and methodologies
• Assisting in the evaluation of internal controls and compliance auditing to promote responsible and ethical behavior within organizations
• Engaging in basic tasks and research to contribute to the team's success and enhance personal development
• Applying a learning mindset to understand the business environment and build commercial awareness
• Gathering information from various sources to analyze facts and discern patterns in financial data
• Collaborating with team members to support client needs and deliver quality work that adds value

What You Must Have

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Computer and Information Science, Information Technology
• At least a 3.0 overall GPA
• Before starting full-time at PwC, meet the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state of employment or the educational requirements for licensure as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Client service intern positions are considered entry‑level roles. Candidates are typically in their third year of a four‑year degree program or fourth year of a five‑year program at the time of application

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for a 3.5 overall GPA
• Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
• Demonstrating enthusiasm for learning and gaining exposure to PwC practices
• Supporting teams with basic tasks and research in auditing methodologies
• Participating in projects that enhance financial reporting and decision‑making
• Observing and applying auditing methodologies to uphold transparency and compliance
• Developing skills in active listening and accepting feedback to improve performance

The salary range for this position is: $29.25 - $48.00. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.