What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate, Tax position at Forvis Mazars, LLP?
General information
Name
Senior Associate, Tax
Posting Title
Senior Associate, Tax
Ref #
2236254
Date Published
Monday, January 12, 2026
City
Tempe
State
Arizona
Country
United States
Job Category
Tax
Advertised Location
US-AZ-Phoenix
Working time
Full Time
Description & Requirements
The Tax team is dedicated to helping clients navigate a complex tax landscape with clarity and confidence. Our team delivers practical, forward-thinking guidance tailored to each client's goals, offering reliable support through change, growth, and opportunity.
What You Will Do:
- Provide tax compliance and advisory services to individuals (Forms 1040, 1040-NR), partnerships (Form 1065), and corporations (Forms 1120, 1120-S) across a variety of industries
- Deliver exceptional client service that exceeds expectations through timely, unmatched support while cultivating strong relationships as a trusted advisor and partner in their success
- Collaborate proactively with key client management to identify issues and recommend practical solutions.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks by organizing workflows, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely completion within budget and scope to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes
- Utilize technology tools effectively and demonstrate a commitment to process improvement through innovation.
- Complete Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements to maintain technical proficiency and industry knowledge.
- Support the proposal process for prospective clients by contributing insights and helping articulate the firm's capabilities and areas of expertise.
- Collaborate on Forvis Mazars-sponsored technical publications and contribute to internal learning and development sessions to share knowledge and foster team growth
- Represent the firm at campus recruiting events, engaging with top-tier university talent to promote the company's brand, share career opportunities, and support early talent acquisition initiatives
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
- 2 years of relevant tax experience in public accounting, or a combination of corporate tax and public accounting
- Must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam, meeting the educational requirements as defined by the applicable state board of accountancy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Flexibility to travel for client engagements and internal meetings. Travel may include overnight stays
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in related field
- Current and valid CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license
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