NEAR Tax Associate

Forvis Mazars, LLP; United States; Remote; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Tax Associate, where you'll support tax compliance for clients. This role offers a stable workload, allowing you to develop your skills while preparing tax returns and engaging in special projects. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, ensuring quality service and compliance with professional standards. With training provided, this position is perfect for those eager to grow in their accounting careers. Enjoy a supportive environment that values productivity and innovation, while balancing work and personal commitments.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

401(K)

Profit-sharing Contributions

Group Health Plan Benefits

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of associate degree required, preferably in business or accounting.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of basic individual and/or business tax returns.
• Manage multiple tasks and schedule in alignment with department needs.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

General information

Name

NEAR - Tax Associate

Posting Title

NEAR Tax Associate

Ref #

2234740

Date Published

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Close Date

01/23/2025

Job Category

Tax

Office

NEAR Tax (Forvis)

Advertised Location

US-Remote

Working time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

Forvis Mazars Next Evolution of Accounting Resourcefulness (NEAR), is comprised of team members who provide centralized services for the firm's assurance, tax and advisory practices. The NEAR team supports the firm by performing tasks that are generally lower risk, repetitive, and sometimes administrative in nature. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with team members across the firm and they will focus on productivity and innovative solutions to deliver quality work products to our teams. Through NEAR, team members trained and developed to continually take on more meaningful work and provided opportunities to continue advancing their careers and required educational credentials

How you will contribute:

This role will primarily support the tax compliance function for the firm. The position will include a steady and stable workload to assist with the day-to-day aspects of compliance and compliance related services for our clients.

• Preparation of basic individual and/or business tax returns. Training provided.
• Obtain a working knowledge of related business tax return preparation software and related PC applications. Training provided.
• Perform or assist with other services and special projects as needed such as data analysis relating to consulting engagements. Training provided.
• Manage multiple tasks and schedule in alignment with department needs.
• Demonstrate the ability to work well, both independently and collaboratively, with team members.
• Communicate timely. Make team/client service #1 priority.
• Thoroughly review work product for accuracy and completeness.
• Complete work in a reliable and dependable fashion and apply review feedback from experienced team members to future assignments.
• Comply with professional standards and ethics.
• Understand and demonstrate the qualities identified in the firm's Code of Conduct.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week and overtime around deadlines.
• Experienced Associates will serve as a resource for inexperienced staff and interns, assuming the role of a peer mentor and providing training as appropriate
• Achieve efficiency as measured by actual hours vs budgeted hours for an engagement.
• Record time daily.

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to drive and foster a team approach to projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of associate degree required, preferably in business or accounting.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Thorough working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook required.

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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)

$ 37,440

CO Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 52,000

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)

$ 37,440

NY Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 52,000

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)

$ 37,440

CA Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 52,000

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)

$ 37440

MD Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 52000

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)

$ 37440

IL Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 52000