Tax Associate - CPA Path, Client Impact & Growth

Forvis Mazars US; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP in Minneapolis, MN seeks an accounting student entering the CPA pathway for a full-time Tax Associate role. You will develop technical skills and build client relationships while contributing to tax return preparation and related analyses.

You will be coached by experienced staff and take on increasing responsibility as you progress, with opportunities to participate in client meetings and apply your critical thinking to solving problems.

Qualifications

• Associate positions require a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• C or higher in job-relevant coursework.
• C or higher in intermediate accounting.
• Eligible to sit for CPA exam in the US by start date.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Reliable transportation to attend off-site meetings.

Responsibilities

• Working with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data.
• Preparing individual, corporate, partnership, or other tax returns.
• Calculating tax extension or estimating payments.
• Participating in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers.

Skills

Effective time management

Strong oral and written communication

Teamwork and independence

Problem-solving

Initiative

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

GPA 3.0 minimum

C or higher in job-relevant coursework

C or higher in intermediate accounting

CPA eligibility by start date

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Forvis Mazars, LLP in Minneapolis, MN seeks an accounting student entering the CPA pathway for a full-time Tax Associate role. You will develop technical skills and build client relationships while contributing to tax return preparation and related analyses.

You will be coached by experienced staff and take on increasing responsibility as you progress, with opportunities to participate in client meetings and apply your critical thinking to solving problems.