Tax Associate – Bethesda, MD – Class of 2027

About the role

CohnReznick is a top professional services firm offering advisory, assurance, and tax services. The Tax Associate position is based in the Bethesda, MD office for Fall 2027 and follows a hybrid model, with an expectation of in‑person collaboration averaging three days per week. You will join an engagement team of interns, associates, senior associates, managers, senior managers, and partners, serving clients across industries such as Consumer & Industrial, Financial Sponsors & Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Public Sector, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Technology & Media, and Private Client Services. The office provides amenities and collaborative spaces, and you will have a Performance Coach and a CR Friend to support your development.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with current tax theories and laws and perform procedures in accordance with firm standards in an accurate, thorough and timely manner.
• Work on a variety of client deliverables including preparation of tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships and Corporate entities.
• Identify potential tax issues and prepare tax adjusting entries and tax trial balances based on audited or client‑provided trial balances.
• Research filing requirements and tax issues using the Internal Revenue Code, Treasury regulations, and other relevant authorities/guidance.
• Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects concurrently.
• Draft tax technical memorandums.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
• Plan to complete 150 credit hours by September 2027 in order to be CPA licensed
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 in both your major and overall
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Qualifications

• Leadership positions in extracurricular activities are preferred
• Prior work or internship experience (experience in accounting is a plus)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Sharp critical thinking
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Eager to learn new technologies
• Comfortable navigating fast‑paced environments and embracing change

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible work environment
• Expanded, inclusive parental leave
• Extensive learning & development platforms
• Paid time off for volunteer activities
• Discretionary performance bonus

Pay

Salary for a Tax Associate in Maryland is $81,000.

Schedule

Hybrid work model with an expectation of in‑person collaboration averaging three days per week.