Associate Tax Fall | Decatur

Position: Associate Tax Fall 2026 | Decatur
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

* 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 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.

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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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

IL Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 71500

IL Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 74500