Description & Requirements

Are you an accounting student striving for CPA eligibility and looking for a full-time opportunity in Audit? At FORVIS, you can use your critical thinking abilities to help clients solve problems or apply your social skills to build rewarding business relationships. You will work with clients from a variety of industries as you develop your technical skills and strengthen the foundation on which you will build your career.

Whether you choose to start in audit or tax, you will be coached by our experienced staff and management personnel. As your skill set grows, you will assume greater responsibility and actively participate in determining your career path.

How you will contribute:

• FORVIS’ Employee Benefit Plan Audit team assists our clients with complying with DOL and IRS requirements as well as reporting and disclosure requirements under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
• The employee benefit plan auditor will work on a variety of benefit plan audits, including defined benefit, 401(k), 403(b), profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plans
• This is an entry-level position for someone looking to specialize in accounting and compliance-related matters of benefit plans, with potential for career advancement
• Completing audit testing on financial statement accounts such as cash, accounts payable, or fixed assets
• Working with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data
• Helping to draft management letter comments and the audit report
• Participating in client meetings alongside FORVIS partners and managers

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• Effective time management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently
• Problem-solving attitude
• Willingness to take initiative
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate positions require a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting
• Associates must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the state in which your office will be located
• Solid technical accounting knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior internships in a public accounting firm performing audit work

Applicants for positions with FORVIS must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Design your career with purpose at FORVIS.