Tax Summer Intern
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Job Description
About the Company: CohnReznick
CohnReznick is one of the nation’s top professional services firms, providing exceptional career opportunities as it grows. They specialize in advisory, assurance, and tax services, fostering an environment that values innovation and collaboration.
The firm operates under two main entities:
• CohnReznick LLP: Provides assurance services. It is a licensed CPA firm.
• CohnReznick Advisory LLC: Offers advisory and tax services. This entity and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.
Together, they help organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value. CohnReznick provides leaders with deep industry knowledge, strong relationships, solutions for unique business goals and risks, and insights into emerging market opportunities.
With offices nationwide, CohnReznick serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. The firm embraces a hybrid work model, encouraging professionals to be in the office/together in person on average three days a week to facilitate thoughtful and intentional in-person collaboration.
Why work with CohnReznick?
• Network of Professionals: Opportunities to connect with experts across various industries and learn about public accounting career paths (audit, tax, advisory).
• Flexibility: A hybrid workplace strategy that empowers team members to determine where they work for optimal productivity and collaboration.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Belonging): Commitment to DE&I through Employee Resource Groups (e.g., CR BLAC, CR PRIDE, WomenCAN, VMA, CR Green, Raza, AAPI) and community involvement (CR Cares).
• Total Rewards: Offers competitive compensation.
• Learning & Development: Dedicated learning opportunities for growth and career advancement, focusing on technical, leadership, and success skills.
• Wellness Resources: Provides virtual care programs like Headspace, Spring Health, Prevention Cloud, and Peerfit to support mental and physical well-being.
About the Job: Tax Summer Intern (Boca Raton)
This is an exciting career opportunity for a Tax Summer Intern in CohnReznick’s Boca Raton office.
• Job Title: Tax Summer Intern
• Location: Boca Raton, Florida (Hybrid position – in-office presence encouraged approximately 3 days a week).
• Internship Period: June 2026 to August 2026.
Your Team:
As an intern, you will be part of an engagement team that includes other Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners. You’ll serve a variety of clients across diverse industries such as Consumer & Industrial, Financial Sponsors & Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Public Sector, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Technology & Media, and Private Client Services (industry exposure may vary by office). The Boca Raton office offers amenities, collaborative spaces, and private offices. You will be supported by a Performance Coach who will help establish goals and provide feedback, and a “CR Friend” for initial guidance and support.
Your Role:
As a Tax Summer Intern, your primary responsibility will be to become familiar with accounting and auditing procedures and to perform these procedures accurately, thoroughly, and timely, in accordance with firm standards.
Responsibilities (as listed in the Job Description, *note apparent discrepancy with “Tax” role title*):
The responsibilities listed primarily describe tasks typically associated with audit engagements, rather than tax. These include:
• Working on all aspects of an audit engagement, such as cash, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, searching for unrecorded liabilities, maintaining confirmation logs, and preparing audit work papers.
• Assisting with audits, reviews, compilations, and accounting services.
• Participating in resolving audit issues by obtaining evidence and making client inquiries, while supporting the team’s daily client workflow.
Your Experience (Required Qualifications):
CohnReznick seeks highly dedicated students who are driven by new challenges, growth opportunities, and are team players committed to world-class client service. Successful candidates are those who value camaraderie, collaboration, and community involvement.
The ideal candidate will possess:
• Academic Pursuit: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA Readiness: Planning to complete 150 credit hours between December 2026 and September 2027 to qualify for CPA licensure.
• GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.0 in both their major and overall.
• Coursework: Successful completion of at least two accounting courses prior to the start of the internship.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership positions in student organizations, extracurricular activities, and/or on team projects.
• Prior Experience (Plus): Previous work or internship experience is beneficial but not strictly required.
• Skills:
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Aptitude for learning in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Work Authorization: Must provide proof of work authorization, such as U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency status.
CohnReznick encourages all interested candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every single requirement, as they are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
