What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Associate Outsourced Accounting Fall 2025 position at Forvis Mazars?
As a Student Associate in our Outsourced Accounting Services (OAS) group, you will gain valuable, real-world experience and exposure to a variety of accounting projects. You will work alongside our associate, senior, and management level colleagues. We believe this experience will give you valuable insight into public accounting opportunities beyond the traditional audit or tax paths.
To be successful in this role, you should enjoy solving problems, possess strong attention to detail, have a passion to learn real world accounting and finance skills while working alongside the best of the best. The OAS team utilizes cloud-based accounting platforms and software applications to provide recurring accounting and proactive advice to our clients. Your responsibilities could include the following areas.
How you will contribute:
Dedicate time to client service while coordinating work for our clients in the following areas:
- General ledger importing or synchronization
- Accounts payable processing utilizing Bill.com
- Payroll consulting and coordination with a 3rd party provider
- Bank and credit card account reconciliations
- Depreciation schedule preparation
- Monthly and year-end trial balance closing assistance
- Assist with monthly management reports and financial statements
- Various virtual and on-site outsourced accounting services
- Accounting system design and implementation of QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct platforms
- Various software application implementation projects
- Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to provide unmatched client experiences
- Ability to prioritize work for multiple clients and consistently meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- We are able to be flexible with your school schedule providing you are able to:
- Accommodate our normal business hours of Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
- Have the ability to work each day of the week (M-F)
- Commit to at least 20-25 hours per week during the Academic year
- 20 hours per week during the summer
- Working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
- Ability to balance academic schedule with the workload for multiple clients and projects while consistently meeting deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Fluency in Microsoft applications including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, Forvis Mazars is committed to providing a different perspective and an unmatched client experience that feels right, personal and natural. We respect and reflect the range of perspectives, knowledge and local understanding of our people and clients. We take the time to listen to deliver consistent audit and assurance, tax, advisory and consulting services worldwide.
We nurture a deep understanding of our clients’ industries, delivering greater insight, deeper specialization and tailored solutions through people who listen to understand, are responsive and consult with purpose to deliver value.
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, 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.
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