Experienced Associate, Tax

Forvis-Mazars; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP is seeking a tax professional to deliver compliance and advisory services for individuals, partnerships, and corporations. The role offers opportunities to engage with clients across industries and to travel for engagements and internal meetings.

You will collaborate with client management to identify issues, propose practical solutions, and contribute to our knowledge base through internal publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field required or equivalent
• 2+ years of tax experience in public accounting or related mix
• Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to travel for client engagements and internal meetings, including overnight stays

Responsibilities

• Provide tax compliance and advisory services to individuals, partnerships, and corporations across industries
• Deliver exceptional client service with timely, unmatched support
• Collaborate with client management to identify issues and recommend practical solutions
• Take ownership of tasks, organize workflows, and ensure timely completion within budget and scope
• Utilize technology tools and pursue process improvement
• Complete Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements
• Support the proposal process for prospective clients and articulate capabilities
• Collaborate on sponsored publications and contribute to learning sessions
• Represent the firm at campus recruiting events to attract early talent

Skills

Public accounting experience

Client service orientation

Travel flexibility

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field

CPA exam eligibility

Master’s Degree (preferred)

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

Tax software proficiency

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Tax team is dedicated to helping clients navigate a complex tax landscape with clarity and confidence. Our team delivers practical, forward-thinking guidance tailored to each client’s goals, offering reliable support through change, growth, and opportunity.

What You Will Do:

• Provide tax compliance and advisory services to individuals (Forms 1040, 1040-NR), partnerships (Form 1065), and corporations (Forms 1120, 1120-S) across a variety of industries
• Deliver exceptional client service that exceeds expectations through timely, unmatched support while cultivating strong relationships as a trusted advisor and partner in their success
• Collaborate proactively with key client management to identify issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks by organizing workflows, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely completion within budget and scope to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes
• Utilize technology tools effectively and demonstrate a commitment to process improvement through innovation.
• Complete Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements to maintain technical proficiency and industry knowledge.
• Support the proposal process for prospective clients by contributing insights and helping articulate the firm’s capabilities and areas of expertise.
• Collaborate on Forvis Mazars-sponsored technical publications and contribute to internal learning and development sessions to share knowledge and foster team growth
• Represent the firm at campus recruiting events, engaging with top-tier university talent to promote the company’s brand, share career opportunities, and support early talent acquisition initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
• 2+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting, or a combination of corporate tax and public accounting
• Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam, meeting the educational requirements as defined by the applicable state board of accountancy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings. Travel may include overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in related field
• Current and valid CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license

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.

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Virginia Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Virginia's Equal Pay Law, the salary range displayed is for the Virginia market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.