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Name
Associate Audit Summer 2027 | Des Moines
Posting Title
Associate Audit Summer 2027 | Des Moines
Ref #
2235528
Date Published
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
City
West Des Moines
State
Iowa
Country
United States
Job Category
Entry Level
Office
Des Moines IA (Forvis)
Advertised Location
US-IA-Des Moines
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.