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

PwC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Digital Assurance and Transparency Associate to work with clients on enhancing financial reporting and decision-making. You will develop skills in auditing methodologies, IT controls, and digital assurance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes curiosity, adaptability, and reliability, with opportunities to grow within Assurance and leadership on client engagements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, MIS, Business Analytics, CS or IT.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Eligibility to sit for CPA exam in the employment state or licensure as CISA.
• Roles are entry-level; candidates may be in final year.

Responsibilities

• Supporting client engagement by applying auditing methodologies and IT controls.
• Developing skills in process assurance and risk identification.
• Using AI platforms to streamline auditing processes.
• Collaborating with teams to uphold compliance and governance standards.
• Engaging in active listening to understand client needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Evaluating internal controls to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Contributing to IT governance framework development to improve operations.
• Identifying and mitigating risks within client operations.
• Building foundational knowledge in digital assurance for financial reporting accuracy.

Skills

Client service

Active listening

Team collaboration

Curiosity

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in MIS/Business Analytics/CS/IT

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Digital Assurance and Transparency Associate, you will engage with clients to enhance their financial reporting and decision-making processes. You will contribute to projects within our Assurance practice, focusing on delivering independent and objective assessments that uphold transparency, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements. As an Associate, you will develop your skills and knowledge by participating in client engagements and projects, building meaningful connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical knowledge of firm services and technology resources.

In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team that values curiosity, adaptability, and reliability. You will be expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, embracing ambiguity and using challenges as opportunities for growth. Your contributions will support the broader objectives of your projects, helping clients focus on driving their business forward. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how your work fits into the overall strategy, while reinforcing professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Supporting client engagement by applying auditing methodologies and IT controls


• Developing skills in process assurance and risk identification to enhance client support


• Utilizing artificial intelligence platforms to streamline auditing processes


• Collaborating with teams to uphold compliance and governance standards


• Engaging in active listening to understand client needs and provide tailored solutions


• Participating in the evaluation of internal controls to maintain regulatory compliance


• Applying intellectual curiosity to explore innovative solutions for client challenges


• Contributing to the development of IT governance frameworks to improve operational efficiency


• Assisting in the identification and mitigation of potential risks within client operations


• Building foundational knowledge in digital assurance to support financial reporting accuracy

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 intellectual curiosity and a passion for learning


• Utilizing auditing methodologies to enhance process assurance


• Applying IT governance and internal controls effectively


• Engaging in teamwork and active listening for client support


• Excelling in risk identification and compliance and governance

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

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