Tax Associate – Bethesda, MD – Class of 2027

As CohnReznick grows, so do our exceptional career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration. The firm helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through assurance, advisory, and tax services, providing deep industry knowledge, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on emerging market forces.

About the role

This position is considered hybrid, with team members expected to be in the office on average 3 days a week for in-person collaboration. The cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level.

Your team

• Engagement Team: Work closely with Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Industries: Serve clients across Consumer & Industrial, Financial Sponsors & Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Public Sector, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Technology & Media, and Private Client Services.
• Office: Collaborative spaces and amenities at the CohnReznick office.
• Performance Coach: Meets with you to establish goals, provide feedback, and support career growth.
• CR Friend: A familiar face to help you integrate into the firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns, including Individuals, Partnerships, and Corporate tax returns.
• 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.
• Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects simultaneously.
• Draft tax technical memorandums.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting.
• Plan to complete 150 credit hours by September 2027 to be CPA licensed.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 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 sharp critical thinking.
• Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments and embracing change.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint; eager to learn new technologies.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and flexible work environment.
• Expanded parental leave.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Discretionary performance bonus.

Pay

In Maryland, the salary for a Tax Associate is $81,000. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package.