Intern – Assurance and Tax

Job Description

Intern Tax Summer 2027 | Pittsburgh | Forvis Mazars US

The Tone:
This is a Summer 2027 tax internship at Forvis Mazars, located in Pittsburgh, PA. Forvis Mazars US, an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, 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 offers students the opportunity to gain valuable experience in public accounting, working on client engagements similar to those assigned to entry-level associates, and gaining exposure to a variety of industries. Interns will contribute to a firm with a legacy spanning more than 100 years, guided by a shared promise to create extraordinary experiences, delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while fostering a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive. Through this role, you will work alongside senior staff and management personnel, learning from their experience as you develop your skillset and explore whether public accounting is the right career path for you.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time or Part-time, Temporary (Summer 2027)
• Location: In-person, Pittsburgh, PA
• Mission: This internship offers an opportunity to gain valuable public accounting experience in tax, contribute to client engagements by reconciling account differences, analyzing financial data, preparing various tax returns, and calculating payments, while developing technical know-how and professional skills.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Reconciliation: 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.
• Client Engagement: Participate in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Intern candidates must be working toward CPA Exam eligibility, maintaining a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0, with satisfactory academic performance in major-related coursework.
• Experience: Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned office and be able to attend off-site meetings and events in person.
• Skills: Solid technical accounting knowledge, 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, and ability to work under pressure and against deadlines.
• Bonus: Strong computer skills preferred, including Microsoft Office suite.