Student Associate Audit Fall 2026

Description & Requirements

As a student associate at Forvis Mazars, you will gain valuable experience that may help you decide whether you want to start your career in assurance or tax, or even whether public accounting is right for you. You will work on client engagements similar to those assigned to our entry-level associates, gaining exposure to a variety of industries and testing out your technical know-how. You will work alongside our senior staff and management personnel, learning from their experience as you develop your skillset. Forvis Mazars Student Associate Program is an excellent opportunity for a sophomore or junior accounting student who would like to gain valuable experience in the assurance department. This program also offers potential opportunities for full-time employment and career advancement after graduation.

How you will contribute:

• As a member of the Assurance team, you will gain valuable experience and exposure to a variety of projects, as well as be able to test your technical know-how
• You will work alongside our senior staff and management personnel, learning from their experience as you develop your skillset

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

• Are highly detail-oriented
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to client service and maintaining confidentiality
• Strong organization and time management abilities
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to balance academic schedule with the workload for multiple clients and projects while consistently meeting deadlines

Hours Requirement:

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 15-25 hours per week during the Academic year
• 20+ hours per week during the summer.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from your assigned office and be able to attend off-site meetings and events in person.

Minimum Requirements:

• Student associate candidates must be working toward a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0
• Satisfactory academic performance in major-related coursework is expected
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Fluency in Microsoft applications including Excel, Outlook, and Word

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 .

Legal Notice

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. 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 any unsolicited referrals, resumes or CVs 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 recruiting agency unless such recruiter or recruiting agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume(s) or CV(s) submitted to anyone working for Forvis Mazars, LLP, or submitted to a Forvis Mazars, LLP general email, without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place, will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.