Houston - Audit - Associate - Winter 2027

PwC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Financial Statement Audit Associate in Houston to contribute to assurance engagements, supporting financial reporting and validation processes. The role emphasizes learning, adapting to client needs, and building core skills through hands-on work and collaboration with senior team members.

The position involves audit procedures, evidence gathering, and applying accounting knowledge while developing technical skills and professional presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• GPA requirement noted: minimum 3.0 overall.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam in your intended state.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and verifying financial statements, balances, and supporting documents.
• Applying auditing methodologies, GAAS, and GAAP to audit procedures.
• Analyzing financial data and trends to identify unusual items.
• Documenting audit steps and evidence in workpapers.
• Evaluating internal controls and accounting policies for risk areas.
• Preparing data summaries and reconciliations using audit tools.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Financial Statement Audit Associate you will contribute to assurance engagements within our Assurance practice, supporting financial reporting work, reviewing documents, and helping validate information that informs client decision-making. As an Associate you will focus on learning, adapting to changing client needs, and building core skills through hands-on work, research, and support of senior team members. In this role at PwC, you will participate in audit procedures, gather and organize evidence, interact with client contacts as needed, and apply accounting and auditing knowledge while developing your technical skills and professional presence.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and verifying financial statements, account balances, and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness
• Applying auditing methodologies, GAAS, and GAAP to support external audit procedures and testing activities
• Analyzing financial data, trends, and account fluctuations to identify unusual items and follow up on open questions
• Documenting audit steps, findings, and supporting evidence in a clear and organized workpaper file
• Evaluating internal controls and accounting policies to help identify risk areas and control gaps
• Preparing data summaries, reconciliations, and schedule support using spreadsheet and digital audit tools
• Coordinating with team members to complete assigned testing, research requests, and issue tracking tasks
• Using intellectual curiosity and active listening to gather information, clarify requests, and adapt to changing engagement needs

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 curiosity in financial statement audit work
• Applying accounting, GAAP, and GAAS in coursework
• Using data analysis to review and verify financial documents
• Participating in teamwork during academic projects and internships
• Adapting quickly while learning audit methodologies

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 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.