Washington DC - Audit - Associate - Winter 2027

PwC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k plan

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Financial Statement Audit Associate in Washington, DC, to contribute to financial reporting and audit procedures for client engagements within Assurance. You will participate in research, data analysis, account testing, and documentation while developing auditing methodologies and internal controls understanding.

This entry-level role requires pursuing or having completed a Bachelor's in Accounting, a minimum GPA, and CPA-eligibility in the state of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA exam eligibility required in intended state of employment.
• Entry-level role for those completing final year of education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review financial statements, records, and supporting documents per auditing methodologies.
• Test internal controls and policies to identify errors and gaps.
• Document procedures, workpapers, and findings for team review.
• Analyze financial data and trends to support audit conclusions.
• Apply GAAP/GAAS and internal controls in client work.
• Use data quality and analysis tools to examine information from multiple sources.
• Validate source documentation and disclosures against standards.
• Communicate status and follow-up items to senior staff.
• Support client service activities across engagements under deadlines.
• Develop knowledge of external audit processes and reporting requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Audit procedures

GAAP

GAAS

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Auditing tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Financial Statement Audit Associate you will contribute to financial reporting, reviewing records, testing controls, and supporting audit procedures for client engagements within our Assurance practice. As an Associate you will learn from experienced teams, build technical knowledge, develop client-facing skills, and contribute to work that supports transparency, compliance, and reliable reporting. In this role at PwC, you will participate in research, data analysis, account testing, and documentation tasks while developing a practical understanding of auditing methodologies, accounting policies, internal controls, and financial statement analysis.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing financial statements, accounting records, and supporting documents in line with auditing methodologies and GAAS
• Testing internal controls, accounting policies, and transaction detail to identify errors, omissions, and process gaps
• Documenting audit procedures, workpapers, and findings with clarity and consistency for team review
• Analyzing financial data, trend patterns, and account activity to support audit conclusions and issue identification
• Applying GAAP, financial accounting concepts, and technical accounting knowledge to selected testing areas
• Using data quality, data modeling, and data analysis tools to examine information from multiple sources
• Validating source documentation, reconciliations, and disclosures against accounting and reporting standards
• Communicating status updates, observations, and follow-up items to senior team members in a timely manner
• Supporting client service activities across audit engagements while adapting to changing priorities and deadlines
• Developing knowledge of external audit processes, financial reporting requirements, and professional accounting practices

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 audit procedures, accounting standards, and financial reporting
• Applying GAAP, GAAS, and internal controls in client service settings
• Reviewing financial documents, testing data, and documenting work accurately
• Adapting quickly, accepting feedback, and contributing in team settings
• Building familiarity with auditing tools, data analysis, and process documentation

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.