Student Associate Tax Summer 2026 | Norfolk

As a Tax Student Associate, you will gain valuable experience and exposure to a variety of tax 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 skill set. 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 tax department of Forvis Mazars. This program also offers potential opportunities for full-time employment and career advancement after graduation.

• General ledger and financial statement preparation
• Periodic closing procedures, including account reconciliations and adjusting entries
• Individual and Corporate Tax preparation
• Accounts payable processing
• Sales and payroll tax returns
• Depreciation schedule preparation
• Provide proactive client service and meaningful accounting solutions

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

• 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
• 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
• Must have reliable transportation to and from your assigned office and be able to attend off-site meetings and events in person