Tax Associate - Chicago, IL - Class of 2027

As CohnReznick grows, so do our exceptional career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, we create rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration. We help organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through assurance, advisory, and tax services. Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity.

About the role

As a Tax Associate, you will become familiar with current tax theories and laws and perform procedures in accordance with firm standards in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner. This position is hybrid, with team members encouraged to be in the office on average 3 days a week for in-person collaboration.

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/guidance.
• Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects at any given time.
• Draft tax technical memorandums.

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 our CohnReznick office.
• Performance Coach: Meet to establish goals, receive feedback, and guide your career path.
• CR Friend: A familiar face to support you when you join the firm.

Why CohnReznick?

Join a team committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities to build skills, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact. We balance work with everyday life and invest in a robust Total Rewards package, including:

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting.
• Plan to complete 150 credit hours to be CPA licensed.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 in both your major and overall.
• Leadership positions in extracurricular activities 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.

Pay

In Illinois, the salary for a Tax Associate is $79,000. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms.