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Energy, Utilities & Resources - External Audit - Senior Associate

PwC · Buffalo, New York

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Pay$72k to $184k a year
LevelSenior · Audit
Work modeNot stated
CPA exam supportNot mentioned
CPA licenseEligible or in progress
Experience2 years+
PostedOct 8, 2026
Found by usOct 9, 2026
Last checkedOct 9, 2026

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Perform and oversee financial statement audits for energy utilities and resources clients, including internal controls and data analysis.

A few years in, CPA in progress

Worth knowing: Travel up to 40%

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Industry/Sector Energy Specialism Assurance Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary The Opportunity As a Financial Statement Audit Senior Associate you will support audits for clients in the Energy, Utilities & Resources sector, helping evaluate financial statements, internal controls, governance, and risk management processes within our Audit and Assurance practice. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex issues, manage assigned workstreams, build meaningful client relationships, and guide junior team members while strengthening your technical skills and professional presence. In this role at PwC, you will contribute to financial statement audit engagements by interpreting data, applying audit methodologies and technology tools, and delivering work that aligns with the broader objectives of the engagement and client needs. Responsibilities - Executing external audit workstreams for energy, utilities, and resources clients, focusing on financial statement areas, internal controls, and regulatory compliance - Analyzing accounting policies, financial transactions, and disclosure support to identify risks of material misstatement and unusual trends - Reviewing and documenting audit evidence, process flows, and control activities in line with auditing methodologies and professional standards - Interpreting client data, trial balances, and supporting schedules to develop clear observations and recommendations - Coordinating assigned testing tasks, tracking deadlines, and addressing open items across multiple engagement workstreams - Building client relationships through clear status updates, issue follow-up, and timely responses to audit requests - Guiding junior team members by reviewing work, sharing technical feedback, and supporting their development on engagement tasks - Applying knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements to complex accounting areas - Using audit technology and data analysis tools to evaluate financial information, spot anomalies, and strengthen audit conclusions - Monitoring engagement progress, escalating risks, and adapting plans when client circumstances or scope change 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...

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