Intern – Outsourced Accounting Services

Job Description

Intern Outsourced Accounting Services Summer 2027 | Springfield | Forvis Mazars US

The Tone:
This is an internship at Forvis Mazars US, located in Springfield, MO. Forvis Mazars US is a leading global professional services network, ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States with over 7,000 team members. This internship provides valuable, real-world experience and exposure to various accounting projects within the Outsourced Accounting Services (OAS) group. The experience offers insight into public accounting opportunities beyond traditional audit or tax paths, working alongside experienced colleagues.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (20-25 hours per week)
• Location: In-person, Springfield, MO
• Team: Works alongside associate, senior, and management level colleagues in the Outsourced Accounting Services (OAS) group.
• Mission: Solve problems and provide recurring accounting and proactive advice to clients utilizing cloud-based accounting platforms.
• Tech Stack: Bill.com, QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger: Coordinate work for clients involving general ledger importing or synchronization.
• Accounts Payable: Process accounts payable utilizing Bill.com.
• Reconciliations: Perform bank and credit card account reconciliations.
• Reporting: Assist with the preparation of monthly management reports and financial statements.
• System Implementation: Support the design and implementation of accounting systems like QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct, as well as various software applications.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university, maintaining a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0, and aiming for CPA licensure eligibility.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required; candidates must be enrolled in an accounting degree program.
• Skills: Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities; commitment to provide unmatched client experiences; ability to prioritize work for multiple clients and consistently meet deadlines; excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bonus: None mentioned.