Audit Associate: CPA-Track, Client Impact & Growth

Forvis Mazars US; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan benefits

401(k)

Bonuses

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US is seeking accounting students for a full-time Audit role in Illinois. You will perform audit testing on financial statement accounts, collaborate with client personnel to analyze data, and assist in drafting comments and reports while engaging in meetings with partners and managers.

The role emphasizes strong communication, technical accounting knowledge, and a path toward CPA licensure in Illinois, with a focus on attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting.
• Pursuing CPA licensure in Illinois.
• Completion of 150 credit hours prior to start date.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam in Illinois.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Complete audit testing on financial statement accounts.
• Reconciling account differences and analyzing financial data with client personnel.
• Draft management letter comments and the audit report.
• Participate in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers.

Skills

Communication

Technical accounting

Time management

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

CPA progress

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

150 credit hours completed

CPA eligibility in IL

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Forvis Mazars US is seeking accounting students for a full-time Audit role in Illinois. You will perform audit testing on financial statement accounts, collaborate with client personnel to analyze data, and assist in drafting comments and reports while engaging in meetings with partners and managers.

The role emphasizes strong communication, technical accounting knowledge, and a path toward CPA licensure in Illinois, with a focus on attention to detail and teamwork.