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

PwC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

PwC in Columbus offers a DAT intern role to gain exposure to audit and digital assurance practices while supporting project teams with research and data gathering. You will learn from experienced professionals, observe professional work environments, and contribute to project goals.

The program emphasizes learning, proactive engagement, and the development of skills in accounting, information systems, and analytics, with opportunities to participate in projects involving AI and cloud-enabled

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's in Accounting, MIS, or related fields.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Eligible to sit CPA exam in state of employment or meet CISA licensure requirements.
• Internship typically from third year of a 4-year program or fourth year of a 5-year program.

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams by performing digital assurance tasks.
• Observe experienced auditors to learn financial reporting.
• Assist in applying auditing methodologies for accurate assessments.
• Engage in basic research to support audit processes.
• Develop and test AI platforms for audit purposes.
• Contribute to evaluating internal controls and governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with team members to address compliance and governance challenges.
• Apply cloud engineering principles to optimize audit processes and data management.
• Gather and analyze data to identify patterns and support audit conclusions.
• Listen actively and accept feedback to improve performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MIS, Business Analytics, Computer and Information Science, Information Technology

GPA 3.0+

Eligible for CPA or CISA licensing

Third year of a 4-year or fourth year of a 5-year program

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Columbus - DAT - Intern, you will engage in a dynamic learning environment, gaining exposure to PwC's practices and methodologies 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 processes.

As an Intern, you will focus on developing your skills by supporting teams, observing professional work environments, and participating in projects. You will be encouraged to adopt a learning mindset, actively listen, and express ideas clearly. This role emphasizes the importance of gaining exposure and learning new skills, while contributing to project goals.

In this role, you will have the chance to work on a variety of assignments, each presenting different challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow, allowing you to start establishing your personal brand. 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.

Responsibilities

• Supporting audit teams by participating in the execution of digital assurance tasks
• Observing and learning from experienced auditors to gain insights into financial reporting and compliance
• Assisting in the application of auditing methodologies to enhance the accuracy and reliability of assessments
• Engaging in basic research to support audit processes and decision-making
• Participating in the development and testing of artificial intelligence platforms for audit purposes
• Contributing to the evaluation of internal controls and governance frameworks
• Collaborating with team members to address compliance and governance challenges
• Applying cloud engineering principles to optimize audit processes and data management
• Gathering and analyzing data to identify patterns and support audit conclusions
• Actively listening and accepting feedback to improve performance and understanding of audit practices

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
• Excelling in active listening and communication skills
• Demonstrating a learning mindset and enthusiasm for gaining exposure
• Supporting teams with basic tasks and research
• Participating in projects with a focus on digital assurance
• Observing and learning from experienced auditors in financial reporting

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.