Associate Tax Winter 2028 | Madison - 2237091

Forvis Mazars, LLP; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP in Madison, WI is seeking accounting students pursuing CPA eligibility for a full-time Tax role. You will work with clients across industries to develop your technical skills and strengthen the foundation on which you will build your career.

You will be coached by experienced staff and management, participate in client meetings with partners and managers, and gradually assume greater responsibility as your skills grow and you shape your career path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for associate positions.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam in at least one U.S. State by start date.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Initiative

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA exam eligibility by start date

GPA 3.0

Intermediate accounting coursework grade C or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description & Requirements

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
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate positions require a bachelor's degree
  • 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.

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About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.

Legal Notice

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 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.