Job Description

Tax Summer 2027 Internship – Parsippany, NJ

Are you an Accounting student ready to launch your career with hands-on experience at a top professional services firm? CohnReznick is actively seeking motivated, high-achieving college students who are passionate about accounting and eager to take on new challenges. If you thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy working with diverse teams, and want to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply!

About CohnReznick

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). As an independent member of Nexia, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world.

Internship Details

• Position: Tax Summer Intern
• Location: Parsippany, NJ
• Duration: Summer 2027 (June-August)
• Employment Type: Hybrid (encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week)

Your Team

• Engagement Team: You will work closely with a diverse team including other Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Industries: You’ll gain exposure to a variety of clients across industries such as Consumer & Industrial, Financial Sponsors & Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Public Sector, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Technology & Media, and Private Client Services (varies by office).
• Office Environment: Enjoy a modern office environment designed for your success, featuring amenities and collaborative spaces.
• Performance Coach: A dedicated coach will meet with you to establish goals, provide feedback, and offer support to guide you along your career path. Many of CohnReznick’s current Managers and Partners were once interns themselves.
• CR Friend: A designated peer will be your go-to person to help you get started, answer questions, and feel at home from day one.

Why CohnReznick?

At CohnReznick, you’ll join a team committed to helping you grow professionally, offering opportunities to build skills, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact throughout your career journey. The firm provides access to best-in-class learning and development platforms as part of its total rewards package.

Your Role as a Tax Summer Intern

As a Tax Summer Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience with current tax laws and procedures while working on real client engagements. You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals, work across diverse industries, and accelerate your growth through mentorship.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Work on a variety of client deliverables including the preparation of tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
• Identify potential tax issues and prepare tax adjusting entries and tax trial balances based on audited or client-provided trial balances.
• Assist the team with daily client workflow.
• Team up with other interns and professionals for hands-on projects, building real-world skills while expanding your professional network.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Education: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA Eligibility: On track to complete 150 credit hours (May 2027 – September 2028) for CPA eligibility.
• GPA: Minimum 3.2 GPA in both your major and overall.
• Coursework: Must have successfully completed Intermediate Accounting with a grade of B or higher.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership experience in student groups, activities, or team projects.
• Skills: Exhibit excellent communication skills and demonstrate sharp critical thinking.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments and embracing change.
• Technical Proficiency: Must have advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, and be eager to learn new technologies.
• Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.

Compensation

In New Jersey, the salary for a Tax Summer Intern is $34 per hour. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes access to best-in-class learning and development platforms. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick.

“CohnReznick” is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients and is not a licensed CPA firm.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@cohnreznick.com. Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.