Description & Requirements

As a Student Associate in our Outsourced Accounting Services (OAS) 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 OAS 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
• Commit to at least 20-25 hours per week

Minimum Qualifications:

• Working toward a bachelor's or master’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.

• Student Associate candidates must be working toward an accounting degree and CPA licensure eligibility

• Student Associates must maintain a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0

• Must have reliable transportation to and from your assigned office and be able to attend off-site meetings and events in person

Applicants for positions with Forvis Mazars 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.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.

Forvis Mazars, 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, gender identity, or other protected classifications. It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

Forvis Mazars, LLP 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. Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network operating under a single brand with just two members: Forvis Mazars, LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in more than 100 countries and territories.