Tax Associate

Job Description

Associate Tax Summer 2027 | Forvis Mazars US

The Tone:
This is a full-time Associate Tax Summer 2027 role with Forvis Mazars US, located in Houston, TX. Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network, recognized among the largest public accounting firms in the United States with over 7,000 team members. This position is vital for aspiring accounting professionals seeking to apply critical thinking and social skills to help clients solve problems and build rewarding business relationships, while strengthening their career foundation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Houston, TX

• Team: Coached by experienced staff and management personnel
• Mission: Help clients solve problems, build rewarding business relationships, and develop technical skills in tax.
• 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 estimating payments.
• Professional Engagement: Participate in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree, strong technical accounting knowledge, aiming for CPA eligibility. Must maintain a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0, and achieve a minimum grade of C or higher in job-relevant coursework and intermediate accounting.
• Experience: Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in at least one U.S. State by the start date of the role.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; 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; ability to work under pressure and against deadlines; reliable transportation to and from your assigned office and for off-site meetings and events.
• Bonus: Prior internships in a public accounting firm performing tax work.