Tax Associate - Accounting Methods

Forvis Mazars, LLP
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
2501 Blue Ridge Road (Show on map)
May 21, 2025
General information Name Consulting - Tax Specialty - Tax Associate - Accounting Methods Posting Title Tax Associate - Accounting Methods Ref # 2235016 Date Published Monday, May 19, 2025 City Charlotte State North Carolina Country United States Job Category Tax Specialty Office Federal Specialty (Forvis) Advertised Location US-GA-Atlanta, US-IN-Indianapolis, US-NC-Charlotte, US-NC-Raleigh Working time Full Time Description & Requirements How you will contribute: Work with a team of Accounting Methods specialist to identify and implement accounting method changes for businesses Prepare Form 3115, Application for Change in Accounting Method, and attachments Prepare workpapers and calculate Sec. 481(a) and current year Schedule M adjustments for client engagements Prepare client deliverables Communicate with clients and coordinate obtaining necessary client information Research and prepare memoranda on tax issues using tax research services, with input from other team members Keep informed of current tax developments and effectively apply tax knowledge/research to client situations Handle multiple tasks to meet internal and external deadlines Support Managers, Directors and Partners in practice development, developing budgets and client proposals Assist in developing new accounting method changes, including templates, memos and distribution systems We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and: Proficient verbal and written English communication skills Ability to communicate effectively Professional demeanor towards duties and responsibilities, particularly regarding independence, professional ethics, and the exercise of professional judgment required Minimum Qualifications: BA or BS in Accounting or related field required, Masters Degree preferred 1-2 years public accounting and/or corporate experience in a tax environment preferred Strong skills in research and writing preferred CPA or CPA candidate required Thorough knowledge of fundamental accounting principals required Previous experience preparing business tax returns and/or income tax provision including computing book/tax adjustments Some knowledge preferred of common accounting methods, such as overall methods of accounting, capitalization and depreciation, revenue recognition, inventory/UNICAP and timing of expense deductions Thorough working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook required #LI-ATL, #LI-IND, #LI-CLTSP, #LI-RAL #LI-SS1