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Name
Associate Tax Summer 2026 | Jackson
Posting Title
Associate Tax Summer 2026 | Jackson
Ref #
2234194
Date Published
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
City
Jackson
State
Mississippi
Country
United States
Job Category
Entry Level
Office
Jackson MS (Forvis)
Advertised Location
US-MS-Jackson
Working time
Full Time

Description & Requirements

Are you an accounting student striving for CPA eligibility and looking for a full-time opportunity in Tax?  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. 
 
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:

  • 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


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
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior internships in a public accounting firm performing tax 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.