Tax Associate

Job Description

Tax Associate | CohnReznick

The Tone:
This is an early career role at CohnReznick, located in Chicago, IL, operating within a hybrid work model. CohnReznick is one of the nation’s top professional services firms, building a team that values innovation and collaboration in advisory, assurance, and tax services. The company helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value. This role is essential for new professionals to become familiar with current tax theories and laws, and to accurately and thoroughly perform tax procedures in accordance with firm standards.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Chicago, IL
• Pay: $79000 yearly
• Team: Engagement Team (Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, Partners)
• Mission: Become familiar with current tax theories and laws and perform tax procedures accurately, thoroughly, and timely according to firm standards.
• Tech Stack: Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Deliverables: Prepare a variety of client tax returns, including those for Individuals, Partnerships, and Corporations.
• Issue Identification: Identify potential tax issues and prepare tax adjusting entries and trial balances using client-provided or audited information.
• Tax Research: Research filing requirements and tax issues by utilizing internal revenue code, treasury regulations, and other relevant guidance.
• Project Management: Manage daily client workflow and oversee multiple client projects concurrently.
• Documentation: Draft tax technical memorandums to document research and findings.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, with a plan to complete 150 credit hours for CPA licensure.
• Experience: Prior work or internship experience, with accounting experience being a plus.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills, sharp critical thinking, advanced Excel proficiency, and strong PowerPoint skills.
• Bonus: Minimum GPA of 3.2 in both major and overall, leadership positions in extracurricular activities, and U.S. citizen or permanent resident status.