Audit Associate - Bethesda, MD - Class of 2026

About the Firm

CohnReznick is one of the nation’s top professional services firms, offering rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax. The firm helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through deep industry knowledge, tailored solutions, and insight into emerging market opportunities. With offices nationwide and as an independent member of Nexia, CohnReznick serves clients globally.

About the Role

As an Audit Associate in our Bethesda, MD office, you will work closely with a team of professionals at all levels, from Interns to Partners, to perform audit procedures in accordance with firm standards. This hybrid position encourages in-person collaboration an average of 3 days a week, with flexibility determined at the team level.

Your Team

• Work on engagement teams with Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Serve clients across diverse industries, including:
  • Consumer & Industrial
  • Financial Sponsors & Financial Services
  • Life Sciences & Healthcare
  • Public Sector
  • Real Estate
  • Renewable Energy
  • Technology & Media
  • Private Client Services
• Access office amenities and collaborative spaces designed to support teamwork.
• Receive guidance from a Performance Coach to establish goals and career development.
• Connect with a CR Friend for support and mentorship upon joining the firm.

Why Work With Us

At CohnReznick, we are united by a mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, people, and communities. We foster a balanced work-life environment with opportunities for collaboration, volunteering, and personal growth. Our Total Rewards package includes:

• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Flexible work environment.
• Expanded parental leave.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Paid time off for volunteering.

Responsibilities

• Assist in audits, reviews, compilations, and accounting services.
• Prepare and document work papers that are accurate, thorough, and well-organized.
• Resolve audit issues by obtaining evidence and making client inquiries.
• Understand client accounting systems and apply concepts of materiality and audit risk.
• Ensure work papers are informative, cross-referenced, and easily understood.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting.
• Plan to complete 150 credit hours between December 2025 and September 2026 to qualify for CPA licensure.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in both your major and overall.
• Leadership positions in extracurricular activities are preferred.
• Prior work or internship experience (accounting experience is a plus).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-based culture.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment.

CohnReznick does not offer sponsorship for foreign nationals for Entry Level Roles. Candidates must provide proof of work authorization, such as U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency status.

Pay

In Maryland, the salary for an Audit Associate is $81,000. The total rewards package includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms.