Tax Associate: Build Tax Skills & CPA Path

Forvis Mazars US; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US seeks an accounting student for a full-time tax position in Des Moines, IA. You will develop technical skills, help clients in various industries, and build your CPA track while contributing to tax returns and planning.

You will be coached by experienced staff, gain early responsibility, and participate in client meetings with partners and managers as you grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Associate positions require a bachelor's degree.
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• C or higher in job-relevant coursework and intermediate accounting.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam in at least one U.S. state by start date.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Reliable transportation to and from the assigned office and able to attend in-person meetings.

Responsibilities

• Work with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data.
• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, or other tax returns.
• Calculate tax extensions or estimate payments.
• Participate in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Initiative

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

GPA 3.0

CPA exam eligibility (US)

Intermediate accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forvis Mazars US seeks an accounting student for a full-time tax position in Des Moines, IA. You will develop technical skills, help clients in various industries, and build your CPA track while contributing to tax returns and planning.

You will be coached by experienced staff, gain early responsibility, and participate in client meetings with partners and managers as you grow professionally.