Description & Requirements

As a Tax Student Associate, you will gain valuable experience and exposure to a variety of tax projects, as well as be able to test your technical know-how. You will work alongside our senior staff and management personnel, learning from their experience as you develop your skill set. Forvis Mazars Student Associate Program is an excellent opportunity for a sophomore or junior accounting student who would like to gain valuable experience in the tax department of Forvis Mazars. This program also offers potential opportunities for full-time employment and career advancement after graduation.

How you will contribute:

• General ledger and financial statement preparation
• Periodic closing procedures, including account reconciliations and adjusting entries
• Individual and Corporate Tax preparation
• Accounts payable processing
• Sales and payroll tax returns
• Depreciation schedule preparation
• Provide proactive client service and meaningful accounting solutions

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• Are highly detail-oriented
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to client service and maintaining confidentiality
• Strong organization and time management abilities
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to balance academic schedule with the workload for multiple clients and projects while consistently meeting deadlines

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 Requirements:

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

California Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of California, the salary range displayed is for the California market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

California Salary Range:

CA Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 37

CA Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 39

Los Angeles County and City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County and City Fair Chance Ordinance", Forvis Mazars will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act." Please see the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance notice for more information.

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.