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Name
Associate Audit Winter 2028 | San Francisco
Posting Title
Associate Audit Winter 2028 | San Francisco
Ref #
2236686
Date Published
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
City
San Francisco
State
California
Country
United States
Job Category
Entry Level
Advertised Location
US-CA-San Francisco
Working time
Full Time

Description & Requirements

Are you an accounting student striving for CPA eligibility and looking for a full-time opportunity in Audit? At Forvis Mazars, you can use your critical thinking abilities to help clients solve problems or apply your 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. 
 
Whether you choose to start in audit or tax, 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.


How you will contribute:
  • 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


We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:
  • 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


Minimum Qualifications:
  • 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
  • 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 audit work 

Applicants for positions with Forvis Mazars 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, the firm’s 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience® through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.


Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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. It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.


Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.

California Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of California, the salary range displayed is for the California market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

California Salary Range:
CA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 75,000
CA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 85,000

California Fair Chance

Forvis Mazars will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.