Tax Associate

Job Description

Tax Associate | CohnReznick

The Tone
This is an early career opportunity for a Tax Associate at CohnReznick, located in Bethesda, MD, for the Class of 2027. CohnReznick is recognized as one of the nation’s top professional services firms, creating rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax. The firm, operating through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services), helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value by providing deep industry knowledge, solutions for unique business goals, and insight into market forces. This role contributes to a team that values innovation and collaboration, fostering professional growth and offering opportunities to make a meaningful impact within a hybrid work environment. The firm encourages in-person collaboration an average of three days a week and supports work-life balance through a comprehensive Total Rewards package including generous PTO, flexible work, expanded parental leave, extensive learning, and paid volunteer time.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid, Bethesda, MD
• Pay: $81000 yearly
• Team: Works closely on an engagement team made up of other Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners, serving diverse industries including Consumer & Industrial, Financial Sponsors & Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Public Sector, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Technology & Media, and Private Client Services.
• Mission: To become familiar with current tax theories and laws, performing procedures accurately and thoroughly in accordance with firm standards.
• Tech Stack: Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare Tax Returns: Work on a variety of client deliverables including the preparation of individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns.
• Identify Tax Issues: Identify potential tax issues and prepare tax adjusting entries and tax trial balances based on audited or client-provided trial balances.
• Conduct Research: Research filing requirements and tax issues utilizing internal revenue code, treasury regulations, and other relevant authorities or guidance.
• Manage Workflow: Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects concurrently.
• Draft Memorandums: Draft tax technical memorandums as required.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, suitable for an entry-level position.
• Experience: Must plan to complete 150 credit hours by September 2027 for CPA licensure, with a minimum GPA of 3.2 in both major and overall coursework. Prior work or internship experience is also beneficial.
• Skills: Exhibit excellent communication skills, demonstrate sharp critical thinking, possess advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and be comfortable navigating fast-paced environments while embracing change.
• Bonus: Leadership positions in extracurricular activities are preferred.