Audit Associate

Job Description

Associate Audit Fall 2026 | Mazars

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Forvis Mazars, located in South Florida. Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network, delivering assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients across all 50 states and internationally. This role offers accounting students striving for CPA eligibility a full-time opportunity to use critical thinking and social skills to solve client problems and build rewarding business relationships. You will develop technical skills, strengthen your career foundation, and be coached by experienced staff and management, contributing to an unmatched client experience and a workplace where relationships and growth are valued.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Florida, USA

• Mission: To apply critical thinking and social skills in audit to solve client problems, develop technical expertise, and build a strong foundation for a professional accounting career.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Testing: Complete audit testing on financial statement accounts such as cash, accounts payable, or fixed assets.
• Account Reconciliation: Work with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data.
• Report Drafting: Help to draft management letter comments and the audit report.
• Client Engagement: Participate in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level Associate position requiring a bachelor’s degree. Candidates must be accounting students striving for CPA eligibility and possess solid technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience: Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in at least one U.S. State by the start date of the role. Requires a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0, and achievement of a minimum grade of C or higher in job-relevant coursework, including intermediate accounting. Reliable transportation to and from the assigned office, with the ability to attend off-site meetings and events in person, is required.
• Skills: Solid technical accounting knowledge, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Effective time management, Strong oral and written communication skills, Close attention to detail, Ability to work well with a team as well as independently, Problem-solving attitude, Willingness to take initiative, Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines.
• Bonus: Prior internships in a public accounting firm performing audit work.