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Name
Seasonal NEAR Senior Associate II - Tax
Posting Title
Seasonal NEAR Senior Associate II - Tax
Ref #
2235881
Date Published
Friday, October 3, 2025
Close Date
01/01/2026
Job Category
Tax
Advertised Location
US-Remote
Working time
Full Time

Description & Requirements

Forvis Mazars Next Evolution of Accounting Resourcefulness (NEAR), is comprised of team members who provide centralized services for the firm’s assurance, tax and advisory practices. The NEAR team supports the firm by performing tasks that are generally lower risk, repetitive, and sometimes administrative in nature. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with team members across the firm and they will focus on productivity and innovative solutions to deliver quality work products to our teams. Through NEAR, team members are trained and developed to continually take on more meaningful work and provided opportunities to continue advancing their careers and required educational credentials.

This seasonal remote position offers flexible hours, with a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week; availability for 40 or more hours is preferred. This position is expected to begin in February 2025 and continue through mid-April; however, the actual duration may be adjusted based on evolving business needs.


What You Will Do:

In this role, you will primarily be responsible for augmenting Forvis Mazars tax engagement teams in applying tax laws, regulations, and accounting principles to prepare or review tax returns and tax income tax accounting entries while delivering outstanding internal client service.
  • Prepare/review 1040 returns, 1041 experience 
  • International and state tax return experience 
  • Learn/use Forvis Mazars tax technology applications through on-the-job training · Ensure the confidentiality of each client by following all Forvis Mazars procedures
  • Coach and develop NEAR Associate and Sr. Associate I staff through the review of their work
  • Independently manage multiple workflows and deliver quality work timely

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting
  • 1+ years of tax return review experience
  • 3+ years of tax accounting
  • Supervisory experience
  • GoSystem experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • CPA or EA certification preferred
  • Prior experience with seasonal work a plus
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills across all levels of the firm
  • CCH Axcess, Corptax, OneSource, BNA fixed assets and/or SurePrep experience
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Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085)

Pursuant to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado 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.

Colorado Salary Range:
CO Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 25
CO Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 48

New York City Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. 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.

New York Salary Range:
NY Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 22
NY Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 37

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)
$ 22
CA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 37

Los Angeles County and City Fair Chance Ordinance

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

Maryland Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Maryland’s Wage Range Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the Maryland market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include 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.
MD Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 27
MD Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 55

Illinois Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Illinois’ Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
IL Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 25
IL Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 48

New Jersey Wage Transparency

Pursuant to New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the salary range displayed is for the New Jersey market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include 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.
NJ Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 27
NJ Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 55

Washington Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the salary range displayed is for the Washington market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non-exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include 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.
WA Minimum Salary (USD)
$ 25
WA Maximum Salary (USD)
$ 55