Intern – Assurance and Tax

Job Description

Intern Tax Winter 2028 | Forvis Mazars US

The Tone:
This is an internship at Forvis Mazars US, located in Des Moines. Forvis Mazars US is a leading global professional services network with over 7,000 team members, providing assurance, tax, and consulting services across the United States and internationally. This role offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in public accounting, helping individuals explore career paths in audit or tax. Interns will work on client engagements similar to entry-level associates, gaining exposure to diverse industries and developing technical skills alongside senior staff and management, all while contributing to the firm’s promise of creating extraordinary experiences for clients and a supportive workplace.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time or Full-time
• Location: In-person Des Moines, IA

• Mission: Contribute to client tax preparation, reconcile financial data, and engage in client meetings to support the firm’s professional service delivery.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Interaction: Work with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data.
• Tax Preparation: Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, or other tax returns.
• Payment Calculation: Calculate tax extension or estimate payments.
• Meeting Participation: Participate in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must be pursuing a degree and working toward CPA Exam eligibility, maintaining a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0, with satisfactory academic performance in major-related coursework.
• Experience: Internships for the winter semester typically run from early-January through April 15th. Applicants must possess solid technical accounting knowledge and reliable transportation to the assigned office and off-site meetings.
• Skills: Effective time management, Strong oral and written communication, Ability to work well with a team and independently, Problem-solving attitude, Close attention to detail, Willingness to take initiative, Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines.
• Bonus: Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, are preferred.