Tax Associate: Grow Your CPA Path & Client Experience

Forvis Mazars US; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP is seeking an accounting student for a full-time Tax role. You will apply critical thinking to help clients solve problems and build rewarding business relationships while developing technical skills for CPA eligibility.

You will work with clients across industries, reconcile account differences, prepare various tax returns, and participate in client meetings with partners and managers. You will be coached as you take on increasing responsibility and shape your career path.

Qualifications

• Associate positions require a bachelor's degree
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0
• Achievement of a minimum grade of C or higher in job-relevant coursework
• Achievement of a minimum grade of C or higher in intermediate accounting
• Candidates must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in at least one U.S. State by the start date of the role
• Solid technical accounting knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have reliable transportation to and from your assigned office and be able to attend off-site meetings and events in person

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

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Initiative

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Forvis Mazars, LLP is seeking an accounting student for a full-time Tax role. You will apply critical thinking to help clients solve problems and build rewarding business relationships while developing technical skills for CPA eligibility.

You will work with clients across industries, reconcile account differences, prepare various tax returns, and participate in client meetings with partners and managers. You will be coached as you take on increasing responsibility and shape your career path.