Tax Associate

Job Description

Tax Associate – Bethesda, MD – Class of 2027 | CohnReznick

The Tone:
This is an early career role for a Tax Associate at CohnReznick, located in Bethesda, MD, with a start date in Fall 2027. CohnReznick is one of the nation’s top professional services firms with offices nationwide, providing advisory, assurance, and tax services. This role is crucial in helping clients optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value by performing tax procedures in accordance with firm standards and current tax laws. The firm creates rewarding careers with team members who value innovation and collaboration.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Bethesda, MD
• Pay: $81000 yearly
• Team: You will work closely on a team made up of other Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Mission: Perform tax procedures in accordance with firm standards and current tax theories and laws to support client deliverables.
• Tech Stack: Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Work on a variety of client deliverables, including the preparation of tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, and Corporations.
• 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 using internal revenue code, treasury regulations, and other relevant authorities/guidance.
• Manage: Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects at any given time to ensure timely delivery.
• Draft: Draft tax technical memorandums to document findings and recommendations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, with a plan to complete 150 credit hours by September 2027 to be eligible for CPA licensure.
• Experience: Prior work or internship experience, with experience in accounting considered a plus.
• Skills: Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, excellent communication skills, and sharp critical thinking abilities.
• Bonus: Leadership positions held in extracurricular activities are preferred.