Tax Associate

Job Description

Tax Associate | CohnReznick

The Tone:
This is an early career opportunity at CohnReznick, located in Chicago, IL, for individuals graduating in the Class of 2027. CohnReznick is a leading professional services firm that helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through its assurance, advisory, and tax services. This role contributes to creating rewarding careers and delivering solutions that address clients’ unique business goals and risks.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Chicago, IL
• Pay: $79000 yearly
• Team: Works within an engagement team comprising Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Mission: Become familiar with current tax theories and laws and perform procedures in accordance with firm standards in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.
• Tech Stack: Excel, PowerPoint

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

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, with a plan to complete 150 credit hours to be eligible for CPA licensure.
• Experience: Prior work or internship experience, with accounting experience being a plus.
• Skills: Exhibit excellent communication skills, demonstrate sharp critical thinking, possess advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, and show eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Bonus: A minimum GPA of 3.2 in both your major and overall, leadership positions in extracurricular activities, and U.S. citizen or permanent resident status are preferred.