Student Associate Emerging Outsourced Accounting Services
DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
As a Student Associate in our Emerging Outsourced Accounting Services (eOAS) group, you will gain valuable, real-world experience and exposure to a variety of accounting projects. You will work alongside our associate, senior, and management level colleagues. We believe this experience will give you valuable insight into public accounting opportunities beyond the traditional audit or tax paths.
To be successful in this role, you should enjoy solving problems, possess strong attention to detail, have a passion to learn real world accounting and finance skills while working alongside the best of the best. The eOAS team utilizes cloud-based accounting platforms and software applications to provide recurring accounting and proactive advice to our clients. Your responsibilities could include the following areas.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:
Dedicate time to client service while coordinating work for our clients in the following areas:
General ledger importing or synchronization
Accounts payable processing utilizing Bill.com
Payroll consulting and coordination with a 3rd party provider
Bank and credit card account reconciliations
Depreciation schedule preparation
Monthly and year-end trial balance closing assistance
Assist with monthly management reports and financial statements
Various virtual and on-site outsourced accounting services
Accounting system design and implementation of QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct platforms
Various software application implementation projects
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WITH FORWARD VISION AND:
Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
Commitment to provide unmatched client experiences
Ability to prioritize work for multiple clients and consistently meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
HOURS REQUIREMENT:
We are able to be flexible with your school schedule providing you are able to:
Accommodate our normal business hours of Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
Have the ability to work each day of the week (M-F)
Commit to at least 15-25 hours per week during the Academic year
20+ hours per week during the summer
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Working toward a bachelor's or master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited college or university, with a minimum 3.00 GPA (overall and major).
Ability to balance academic schedule with the workload for multiple clients and projects while consistently meeting deadlines.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Fluency in Microsoft applications including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
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.
At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.
Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.
ABOUT FORVIS
FORVIS, LLP ranks among the nation’s top 10 professional services firms. Created by the merger of equals of BKD, LLP and Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP (DHG), FORVIS is driven by the commitment to use our forward vision to deliver Unmatched Client Experiences™. FORVIS is built upon the strong legacies of BKD and DHG, which is reflected in a name that comprises partner initials and represents our unique focus on preparing our clients for what is next. With more than 5,500 dedicated professionals who serve clients in all 50 states as well as across the globe, FORVIS offers assurance, tax, advisory, and wealth management services.
Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications.
It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.
FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
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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.