Houston - Audit - Associate - Winter 2027

About the role

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

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in 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

Skills

• 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

Benefits

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

Pay

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.