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BKD LLP Associate Tax Fall 2027 | Salt Lake City in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Description and Requirements
Are 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 data
Preparing individual, corporate, partnership, or other tax returns
Calculating tax extension or estimating payments
Participating in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers
We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:
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
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate positions require a bachelor's degree
Must maintain a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0
Achievement of a minimum grade of C or higher in job-relevant coursework
Achievement of a minimum grade of C or higher in intermediate accounting
Candidates must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in at least one U.S. State by the start date of the role
Solid technical accounting knowledge
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Must have reliable transportation to and from your assigned office and be able to attend off-site meetings and events in person
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior internships in a public accounting firm performing tax work
Applicants 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, LLP
Forvis 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, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.
With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.
What We Offer
Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.
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FORVIS, LLP is an equal opportunity/aff irmative 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, or other protected classifications.