Baltimore - Audit - Associate - Winter 2027

The Opportunity
As a Baltimore - Audit - Associate you will support financial statement audit work within our Assurance practice, contributing to client service activities that help validate financial reporting, review evidence, and support the preparation of work products tied to accounting and auditing standards. As an Associate you will focus on learning through hands-on project tasks, building confidence in a fast-paced environment, asking questions, adapting to changing priorities, and developing the technical knowledge needed to contribute to team and client needs. In this role at PwC, you will participate in testing, documentation, and issue follow-up, while gaining exposure to financial statements, internal controls, and the tools and methods used in audit engagements.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and verifying financial statements, account balances, and supporting documents in line with auditing methodologies and GAAS
- Applying accounting and financial reporting standards, GAAP, and technical accounting concepts to client testing and documentation
- Analyzing financial data, trends, and variance explanations to identify risks, control gaps, and follow-up items
- Evaluating internal controls and process documentation to support audit procedures and respond to identified issues
- Preparing clear workpapers, summaries, and findings that support review by senior team members
- Using data analysis, data quality checks, and digital tooling to organize, reconcile, and interpret audit evidence
- Communicating status updates, questions, and observations to team members in a fast-paced engagement setting
- Adapting to feedback, learning new audit procedures, and contributing to engagement tasks across multiple client assignments
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 external audit and financial reporting work
- Applying GAAP, GAAS, and internal controls knowledge in audit tasks
- Reviewing financial documents, trends, and account data carefully
- Communicating clearly with teams and learning from feedback
- Adaptable in fast-paced client support environments
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.