Student Associate Audit Fall 2027 | Charleston, WV

About the role

As a student associate at Forvis Mazars, you will gain valuable experience that may help you decide whether you want to start your career in assurance or tax, or even whether public accounting is right for you. You will work on client engagements similar to those assigned to our entry-level associates, gaining exposure to a variety of industries and testing out your technical know-how. You will work alongside our senior staff and management personnel, learning from their experience as you develop your skillset. 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 assurance department. This program also offers potential opportunities for full-time employment and career advancement after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable experience and exposure to a variety of projects, and test your technical know-how.
• Work alongside senior staff and management personnel, learning from their experience as you develop your skillset.

Requirements

• Working toward a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0.
• Satisfactory academic performance in major-related coursework is expected.
• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluency in Microsoft applications including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

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.

Schedule

We are able to be flexible with your school schedule provided 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 and 20+ hours per week during the summer; have reliable transportation to and from your assigned office; and be able to attend