Associate Tax Summer 2028 | Des Moines

About the Role

Forvis Mazars is seeking an accounting student striving for CPA eligibility for a full-time opportunity in Tax. In this role, you will use critical thinking abilities to help clients solve problems or apply social skills to 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 experienced staff and management personnel. As your skill set grows, you will assume greater responsibility and actively participate in determining your career path.

How You Will Contribute

• 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

Qualifications

• Associate positions require a bachelor's degree
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0
• Achievement of a minimum grade of C or higher in job-relevant coursework
• Achievement of a minimum grade of C or higher in intermediate accounting
• Candidates must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in at least one U.S. State by the start date of the role
• Solid technical accounting knowledge
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have reliable transportation to and from your assigned office and be able to attend off-site meetings and events in person

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internships in a public accounting firm performing tax work
• Applicants 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, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.