NEAR Assurance Associate

Forvis Mazars, LLP; United States; Remote; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as an Assurance Associate, where you will support audit and review functions, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver high-quality services. This role is perfect for those pursuing an accounting career, offering a stable workload and opportunities for professional growth. You'll engage in various tasks, from managing schedules to mentoring new staff, all while enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. If you're ready to contribute to innovative solutions and work with dedicated professionals, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

401(K) Plan

Profit-Sharing Contributions

Group Health Plan Benefits

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Pursuing or obtained a degree in accounting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Provide timely feedback and manage schedules.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Business or Accounting

Some College Coursework

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

General information

Name

NEAR - Associate - Assurance

Posting Title

NEAR Assurance Associate

Ref #

2234739

Date Published

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Close Date

01/27/2025

Job Category

Audit/Assurance

Office

NEAR Assurance (Forvis)

Advertised Location

US-Remote

Working time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

Forvis Mazars' Next Evolution of Accounting Resourcefulness (NEAR) is comprised of individuals who have obtained or are pursuing, two- or four-year accounting degrees. The NEAR team provides a centralized group of resources to assist assurance, tax, and advisory teams by performing more entry-level tasks, lower risk, repetitive, and administrative. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with team members across the firm who will request work from the NEAR team. They will focus on productivity and innovative solutions to deliver quality work products to our teams.

In this role, you will primarily support the assurance function of the firm. The position will include a steady and stable workload to assist with the day-to-day aspects of audit, review, and compilation-related services for our clients.

How you will contribute:

• Working on portions of audit, review, and compilation engagements (training provided)
• Handling multiple tasks and managing schedules in alignment with department needs
• Providing timely feedback and progress updates for all work in the process
• Develop a working knowledge of PC applications appropriate to his/her work assignment.
• Thoroughly reviewing work product for accuracy and completeness
• Completing work reliably and dependably and applying review feedback from experienced team members to future assignments
• Serving as a resource for new staff and interns, assuming the role of a peer mentor, and providing training as appropriate
• Achieving efficiency as measured by actual hours vs budgeted hours for an engagement
• Performing or assisting with other duties as assigned by the management of the Forvis Mazars NEAR team

We are looking for people with Forward Vision and:

• Ability to collaborate effectively with visitors, clients, staff, and coworkers in a professional manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work overtime as needed to provide ultra-responsive customer service to our clients
• Ability to build effective working relationships with teams across the firm
• Someone who is committed to being ultra-responsive to our clients regarding calls and correspondence
• Sound judgment, taking the initiative to follow through on commitments, is flexible and adaptive in the face of change

Minimum Qualifications:

• Some college coursework is required, an associate's degree in business or accounting is preferred
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred
• Thorough working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook

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Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085)

Pursuant to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, 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.

Colorado Salary Range:

CO Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 38,000

CO Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 41,600

New York City Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, 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.

New York Salary Range:

NY Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 38,000

NY Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 41,600

California Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of California, the salary range displayed is for the California market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, 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.

California Salary Range:

CA Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 38,000

CA Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 41,600

Los Angeles County and City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County and City Fair Chance Ordinance", Forvis Mazars will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act." Please see the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance notice for more information.

Maryland Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Maryland's Wage Range Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the Maryland 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.

MD Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 38000

MD Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 41600

Illinois Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

IL Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 38000

IL Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 41600