Associate Tax Winter 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 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

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
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Robust total rewards program
• Flexible work environment
• Group health plan benefits
• 401(K)
• Bonuses
• Profit-sharing contributions
• Flexible time off
• Parenthood leave

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

N/A