Associate Tax Winter 2028 | Des Moines

Forvis Mazars, LLP; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP in West Des Moines, IA seeks an accounting student for a full-time Tax role to build foundational skills and CPA eligibility. You will be coached by experienced staff, work across industries, and help clients solve problems while developing technical abilities.

Key tasks include reconciling accounts, preparing various tax returns, estimating payments, and joining client meetings with partners. Strong organizational and teamwork skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam in at least one U.S. State by the start date of the role.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and proficiency in MS Office.
• Willingness to attend off-site meetings and events in person.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile account differences and analyze financial data with clients.
• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, or other tax returns.
• Calculate tax extensions or estimate payments.
• Participate in client meetings with Forvis Mazars partners and managers.

Skills

Time management

Oral and written communication

Teamwork and independence

Problem-solving

Initiative

Pressure and deadlines

Education

CPA exam eligibility

GPA 3.0 minimum

Intermediate accounting grade C or higher

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you an accounting student striving for CPA eligibility and looking for a full-time opportunity in Tax? At Forvis Mazars, you can use your critical thinking abilities to help clients solve problems or apply your social skills to build rewarding business relationships. You will work with clients from a variety of industries as you develop your technical skills and strengthen the foundation on which you will build your career.

You will be coached by our experienced staff and management personnel. As your skill set grows, you will assume greater responsibility and actively participate in determining your career path.

How you will contribute:

• Working with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data
• Preparing individual, corporate, partnership, or other tax returns
• Calculating tax extension or estimating payments
• Participating in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• Effective time management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently
• Problem‑solving attitude
• Willingness to take initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must maintain a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0
• Achievement of a minimum grade of C or higher in job‑relevant coursework
• Achievement of a minimum grade of C or higher in intermediate accounting
• Candidates must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in at least one U.S. State by the start date of the role
• Solid technical accounting knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have reliable transportation to and from your assigned office and be able to attend off‑site meetings and events in person

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internships in a public accounting firm performing tax work

Applicants for positions with Forvis Mazars must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider any unsolicited referrals, resumes or CVs from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee‑based referral services, and recruiting agencies.

Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or recruiting agency unless such recruiter or recruiting agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume(s) or CV(s) submitted to anyone working for Forvis Mazars, LLP, or submitted to a Forvis Mazars, LLP general email, without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place, will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.