Louisville - Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) - Associate - Summer/Fall 2027

PwC International; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

PwC in the United States is seeking a Digital Assurance & Transparency Associate to support client engagements focused on digital controls, data-driven processes, and technology-enabled business activities within our Assurance practice.

You will learn from senior team members, perform walkthroughs, testing of IT controls, data validation, and governance reviews, and contribute to documenting findings in a clear, organized manner.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in one of the listed fields.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 overall.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam in the intended state or licensure as a CISA.

Responsibilities

• Support digital assurance procedures by testing IT controls and data quality for financial reporting.
• Perform walkthroughs, documentation, and evidence collection across systems and processes.
• Apply auditing methodologies to identify control gaps and risks.
• Review technology-enabled workflows for compliance and governance.
• Analyze data from enterprise applications to support audit procedures and issue identification.
• Validate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and IT governance.
• Communicate observations to engagement teams and document findings clearly.
• Adapt to client environments and learn new tools while collaborating within teams.

Skills

Data validation

IT controls

Cybersecurity governance

Digital tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / MIS / Business Analytics / CIS / IT

Tools

Audit methodologies

Walkthroughs

Job description

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism Assurance Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity As a Digital Assurance & Transparency Associate you will support client engagements focused on digital controls, data-driven processes, and the review of technology-enabled business activities within our Assurance practice. As an Associate you will learn from senior team members, contribute to project tasks, ask questions in complex situations, and build the skills needed to deliver reliable work while developing your personal brand. In this role at PwC, you will help evaluate IT controls, process reviews, data validation, cybersecurity governance, and compliance activities that support transparency and trust in reporting. You will have the chance to work on a range of client support activities, interpret data to inform insights, and use digital tooling, testing methodology, and teamwork to advance project work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting digital assurance procedures by testing IT controls, process controls, and data quality for financial reporting
• Performing walkthroughs, control documentation, and evidence collection across systems and business processes
• Applying auditing methodologies to identify control gaps, system risks, and process exceptions
• Reviewing technology-enabled workflows and control activities for compliance and governance expectations
• Analyzing data from enterprise applications and artificial intelligence platforms to support audit procedures and issue identification
• Validating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and IT governance activities
• Communicating observations clearly to engagement teams and documenting findings in a structured and organized manner
• Adapting to client environments, learning new tools, and incorporating feedback to improve work products
• Using intellectual curiosity, active listening, and teamwork to support project tasks and resolve questions efficiently

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 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 auditing methodologies and internal controls
• Applying IT controls and IT governance knowledge in project tasks
• Interpreting process assurance findings and risk identification signals
• Adapting feedback, listening actively, and contributing well within teams

Travel Requirements Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date October 16, 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

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.

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