Associate Tax Fall 2028| 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Working with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data
• Preparing individual, corporate, partnership, or other tax returns
• Calculating tax extension or estimating payments
• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in accounting
• Must be pursuing the education requirements to be a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state in which the office is located
• Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the state in which your office will be located
• Must have reliable transportation to and from your assigned office and be able to attend off-site meetings and events in person

Skills

• 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

Benefits

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being—empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.

Pay

Forvis Mazars, LLP reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs. IL Minimum Salary (USD): $78,000 IL Maximum Salary (USD): $78,000

Schedule

Not specified