Associate Tax Fall 2026 | Asheville NC

Description & RequirementsAre you an accounting student striving for CPA eligibility and looking for a full-time opportunity in Tax? At Forvis Mazars, you can use your critical thinking abilities to help clients solve problems or apply your social skills to build rewarding business relationships. You will work with clients from a variety of industries as you develop your technical skills and strengthen the foundation on which you will build your career. You will be coached by our experienced staff and management personnel. As your skill set grows, you will assume greater responsibility and actively participate in determining your career path.How you will contribute:Working with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial dataPreparing individual, corporate, partnership, or other tax returnsCalculating tax extension or estimating paymentsParticipating in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managersWe are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:Effective time managementStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to work well with a team as well as independentlyProblem-solving attitudeWillingness to take initiativeClose attention to detailAbility to work under pressure and against deadlinesMinimum Qualifications:Associate positions require a bachelor's degreeMust maintain a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0Achievement of a minimum grade of C or higher in job-relevant courseworkAchievement of a minimum grade of C or higher in intermediate accountingCandidates must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in at least one U.S. State by the start date of the roleSolid technical accounting knowledgeProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteMust have reliable transportation to and from your assigned office and be able to attend off-site meetings and events in personPreferred Qualifications:* Prior internships in a public accounting firm performing tax workApplicants for positions with Forvis Mazars must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.About Forvis Mazars, LLPForvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, the firm's 7,000 dedicated team members provide an Unmatched Client Experience through the delivery of assurance, tax, and consulting services for clients in all 50 states and internationally through the global network. Visit forvismazars.us to learn more.Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications. It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.