Charlotte - Audit - Associate - Winter 2027

PwC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision, 401k

Job summary

PwC in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Financial Statement Audit Associate to support client service work within our Assurance practice. You will review financial statements, perform testing, and document workpapers while learning auditing methodologies and accounting standards.

You'll assist with data analysis, issue tracking, and research, while collaborating with senior team members and applying AI-enabled tools to organize work and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam in your state of employment.
• Entry-level role suitable for those finishing final year of study.

Responsibilities

• Supporting external audit procedures by reviewing financial statements, trial balances, and supporting documentation
• Testing account balances, journal entries, and internal controls using auditing methodologies and GAAS
• Analyzing financial data, identifying anomalies, and documenting issues for review by senior team members
• Gathering, organizing, and reconciling client-provided information to validate accuracy and completeness
• Preparing audit workpapers and process documentation in alignment with accounting policies and GAAP
• Applying technical accounting knowledge to evaluate transactions, disclosures, and financial reporting treatment
• Monitoring financial trends and using data analysis to inform audit procedures and risk identification
• Using digital tools and AI-enabled platforms to organize work, review information, and support audit tasks

Skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Eligibility to sit CPA exam

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

GAAS

GAAP

AI-enabled platforms

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Assurance Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary The Opportunity

As a Financial Statement Audit Associate you will support client service work within our Assurance practice, contributing to reviews of financial records, testing, and documentation that help teams deliver clear, reliable outcomes for stakeholders. As an Associate you will learn through hands‑on project tasks, adapt to changing priorities, use sound judgment when the path forward is not always clear, and build technical skills while supporting senior team members and developing your professional presence. In this role at PwC, you will help with research, data review, issue tracking, and preparation of workpapers, while gaining exposure to auditing methodologies, accounting and financial reporting standards, internal controls, and communication in a fast‑paced client support environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting external audit procedures by reviewing financial statements, trial balances, and supporting documentation
• Testing account balances, journal entries, and internal controls using auditing methodologies and GAAS
• Analyzing financial data, identifying anomalies, and documenting issues for review by senior team members
• Gathering, organizing, and reconciling client-provided information to validate accuracy and completeness
• Preparing audit workpapers and process documentation in alignment with accounting policies and GAAP
• Applying technical accounting knowledge to evaluate transactions, disclosures, and financial reporting treatment
• Monitoring financial trends and using data analysis to inform audit procedures and risk identification
• Using digital tools and AI-enabled platforms to organize work, review information, and support audit tasks

What You Must Have

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in the following field of study: Accounting
• 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
• Client service associate positions are entry‑level roles and job seekers have completed or are in the process of completing their final academic year of educational requirements

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 interest in external audit and financial statement analysis
• Applying accounting and auditing methodologies in academic or internship settings
• Interpreting data and reviewing financial documents with attention to detail
• Communicating clearly, accepting feedback, and contributing on team projects
• Showing intellectual curiosity and adaptability in fast‑paced client service settings

Travel Requirements Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date October 28, 2026

The salary range for this position is: $53,500 - $104,000.

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal 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

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