Associate Audit Fall 2027 | Chicago

About the role

At Forvis Mazars, you can use your critical thinking abilities to help clients solve problems or 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Mazars partners and managers

Requirements

• Associate positions require a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting
• Associate candidates must be pursuing the education requirements to be a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state in which the office is located for this position
• Completion of required academic credits (150 credit hours) must be met prior to the start date listed for this role
• 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
• Prior internships in a public accounting firm performing audit work

Qualifications

• Forward Vision
• 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
• Closed attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Robust total rewards program
• Flexible work environment
• Unmatched Client Experience®
• Workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive

Pay

The salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position.

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave

Legal Notice

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. 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.