PwC Private - Audit Senior Associate

Senior Associate - Assurance

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. In financial statement audit at PwC, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes the auditor's opinion.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity
As part of the PwC Private Generalist team you are expected to work with private companies and pilot new firm technology. As a Senior Associate you are responsible for analyzing complex problems, mentoring others, and maintaining rigorous standards. You are expected to focus on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context, while navigating increasingly complex situations and growing your personal brand.

Responsibilities
- Innovating with new firm technology for private companies- Anticipating client needs and delivering sustained outcomes- Providing holistic solutions tailored to private companies- Utilizing exceptional technical knowledge and specialization- Analyzing complex problems and guiding team members- Maintaining excellence in deliverables- Building and nurturing client relationships- Developing a thorough understanding of business contexts

What You Must Have- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting- 2 years of experience

What Sets You Apart- Demonstrating thorough abilities in business and accounting issues for privately held companies- Applying technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and U.S. GAAS- Using feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness- Seeking and taking opportunities to expose to other businesses- Using straightforward communication to influence others- Learning about clients' businesses and how they operate- Testing own and others' work for quality and accuracy- Innovating through new and existing technologies- Meet educational requirements to fulfill the 150 credit hour requirement necessary for the CPA license

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

The salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $184,440. For residents of Washington state the salary range for this position is: $72,000 - $212,000. 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.