Intern – Audit and Tax

Job Description

Intern Tax Winter 2027 | Forvis Mazars US

The Tone:
This is an internship at Forvis Mazars, located in Little Rock, AR. Forvis Mazars is ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, where over 7,000 team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients nationally and internationally. This role offers valuable experience to help individuals decide on a career path in audit or tax, and whether public accounting is a good fit. Interns gain exposure to various industries and develop technical skills while working alongside experienced staff and management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Flexible (Part-time or Full-time), Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Little Rock, AR

• Team: Works alongside senior staff and management personnel.
• Mission: Gain hands-on experience in tax and public accounting to explore career paths and develop core accounting skills.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Support: 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: Entry-Level. Intern candidates must be working toward CPA Exam eligibility and demonstrate satisfactory academic performance in major-related coursework. A minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Experience: Solid technical accounting knowledge. Ability to work well with a team as well as independently, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned office and be able to attend off-site meetings and events in person.
• Skills: Effective time management, strong oral and written communication skills, problem-solving attitude, willingness to take initiative, and close attention to detail.
• Bonus: Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, are preferred.