Seasonal Tax Processing Specialist

Company Profile:

At FORVIS, your career is designed with a purpose. We want our team members to thrive professionally and feel the impact their work yields when serving clients, industries, and local communities. This starts by empowering team members to design a career journey that leverages their skills and fuels their passions.

Creating a best-in-class employee experience is at the heart of our vision for the future. With several industry focus areas, multiple service lines, and locations in five geographical regions across the country to choose from, the opportunities for your career are without limit.

About FORVIS

FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Learn more at FORVIS.com

Design your career with purpose at FORVIS. For more information about our firm locations, visit FORVIS.com. FORVIS, 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, or other protected classifications.

It is FORVIS's standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates.

• FORVIS expressly reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.
• FORVIS further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with FORVIS.
• Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of FORVIS without having a FORVIS vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of FORVIS.

Requisition Number: 2236222

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External Description: Description & Requirements

Firm Support Services at Forvis Mazars keep the firm running smoothly by delivering essential administrative support. Their work ensures operational efficiency, allowing teams to focus on their core goals. By maintaining a professional, well-organized environment, they play a key role in advancing the firm's mission and success.

This position is classified as temporary or seasonal and is expected to begin in February 2026 and continue through April 2026; however, the actual duration may be adjusted based on evolving business needs.

What You Will Do:

The Tax Processing Specialist I role is responsible for supporting the Tax department by processing returns after they have been prepared, checking for errors, assembling for filing, and maintaining associated records with guidance. This is a highly detailed position that requires strong adherence to quality control standards The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the items listed below. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Tax Review

• Update and maintain the Tax Processing instruction manual
• Pre-assembly, assembly and post-assembly review of tax returns

Tax Processing

• Deliver returns to in-house signers or package for shipping to signers in other offices
• E-file return or process paper filing
• Process extensions
• Secure and return client source documents
• Process reports showing status of tax returns
• Proofread any materials prepared in Tax Processing
• Perform various system tasks for the Tax staff, such as roll locators, run query reports and print organizers
• Assist with preparation and distribution of tax organizers
• Assist with preparation and distribution of Unilateral Engagement Letters
• Print, distribute and file Tax Action Bulletins

Other duties as assigned could include but not limited to:

• Complete special projects as assigned
• Assist with inventory and ordering of supplies
• Cross-train other administrative staff in Tax Processing
• Provide back-up administrative coverage including, but not limited to, Receptionist, Office Services and Administrative Specialist
• Occasionally available for work outside of typical 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., as needed
• Facilitates the creation of reporting templates and standards for the firm

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• 1+ year of related administrative experience

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City: Springfield

State: Missouri

Community / Marketing Title: Seasonal Tax Processing Specialist

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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.
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 unsolicited referrals and/or resumes 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 agency unless such recruiter or agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP.Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Forvis Mazars, LLP without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP.