AWM Assurance - Senior Associate

PwC

Chicago, USonsite$72k-$212k/yrPosted Jul 22, 2026
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About the role

The Opportunity

As an AWM Assurance - Senior Associate, you will engage in providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements and internal controls, enhancing the credibility of this information for various stakeholders. Within our Assurance practice, you will focus on obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and issue an auditor's report that includes the auditor's opinion.

As a Senior Associate, you will build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate increasingly complex situations, growing your personal brand and deepening your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work. Embracing increased ambiguity, you will be comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, using these moments as opportunities to grow.

In this role, you will evaluate compliance with regulations, assess governance and risk management processes, and related controls. You will utilize a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems, contributing to the overall strategy and objectives of your projects.

Responsibilities

Conducting independent assessments of financial statements and internal controls to enhance credibility and reliability

Evaluating compliance with regulations and assessing governance and risk management processes

Obtaining reasonable assurance about the accuracy of financial statements to identify potential misstatements

Building meaningful client connections and managing client relationships effectively

Navigating complex situations to grow personal brand and deepen technical skills

Anticipating the needs of teams and clients to deliver quality work

Utilizing critical thinking to break down complex concepts and generate insights

Interpreting data to inform recommendations and uphold professional standards

Developing a deeper understanding of business context and adapting to changes

Mentoring junior team members and guiding them in professional growth

What You Must Have

At least a Bachelor's degree

At least 2 years of experience

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.

What Sets You Apart

Preference for a Bachelor's degree in at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting

At least one of the following: Current pursuit of or an active CPA license

Demonstrating proficiency in Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards

Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret complex financial data

Applying auditing methodologies to enhance client service engagements

Leveraging data visualization tools for insightful financial analysis

Excelling in client management within the financial services sector

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. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

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

Compensation

This Other role pays $72k-$212k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in United States.

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