Pittsburgh - Digital Assurance & Transparency (DAT) - Intern - Summer 2028 - Destination CPA

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

PricewaterhouseCoopers in Pittsburgh is seeking an Intern to join the DAT team within the Assurance practice. You will gain exposure to PwC's practices, support audit teams on digital assurance tasks, and observe senior auditors to learn financial reporting processes.

You will adopt a learning mindset, gather information, and apply professional standards while contributing to project success. This internship offers hands-on experience and a clear path for development in assurance services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, MIS, Business Analytics, CIS or IT.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam or CISA licensure in intended state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support audit teams by performing digital assurance tasks.
• Observe experienced auditors to learn financial reporting processes.
• Assist in applying auditing methodologies to enhance transparency and compliance.
• Conduct basic research and data analysis to support decision-making and reporting accuracy.
• Participate in development and testing of AI platforms for audit processes.
• Contribute to evaluating cloud engineering solutions to optimize audit efficiency.
• Collaborate to apply compliance and governance standards in audit activities.
• Gather and analyze information to identify patterns and support audit objectives.
• Develop personal skills and understanding of PwC practices.

Skills

AI in auditing

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Research

Education

Accounting

Management Information Systems

Business Analytics

Computer Science

Information Technology

Tools

AI platforms

Cloud basics

Data security basics

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Pittsburgh - 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 that focus on digital assurance, helping clients gain confidence in their financial reporting and decision-making. This role involves conducting research and performing basic tasks, allowing you to observe professional work environments and contribute to the team's success.

As an Intern, you will adopt a learning mindset and take ownership of your development. You will appreciate diverse perspectives and actively listen, asking questions to enhance your understanding. Your role will involve gathering information from various sources to analyze facts and discern patterns, committing to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness. You will learn and apply professional and technical standards, upholding the firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to establish your personal brand, paving the way for future opportunities. You are encouraged to take initiative and produce quality work that adds value for clients and contributes to the 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 processes
• Assisting in the application of auditing methodologies to enhance transparency and compliance
• Engaging in basic research and data analysis to support decision-making and reporting accuracy
• Participating in the development and testing of artificial intelligence platforms for audit processes
• Contributing to the evaluation of cloud engineering solutions to optimize audit efficiency
• Collaborating with team members to apply compliance and governance standards in audit activities
• Gathering and analyzing information to identify patterns and support audit objectives
• Applying a learning mindset to develop personal skills and understanding of PwC 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
• Gaining exposure to auditing methodologies and compliance standards
• Participating in projects that enhance financial reporting confidence
• Supporting teams with active listening and communication skills
• Observing and learning from experienced auditors in assurance services
• Developing skills in cloud engineering and data quality assessment

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

October 3, 2026

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 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.