Tax Associate - Denver, CO - Class of 2027
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include only sections that have real specific content.
We need to parse the job description.
First, remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions.
We need to keep substantive info: description of firm, role, responsibilities, requirements, qualifications, skills, benefits, pay, schedule.
We need to decide sections.
The posting includes:
- Intro about CohnReznick (About the firm). Could be "About the role" or "About the firm"? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can use "About the role" for description of role and firm.
- "YOUR TEAM." details about engagement team, industries, office, performance coach, CR friend. Could be part of About the role or maybe separate? But we can include under About the role.
- "WHY COHNREZNICK?" includes mission, benefits, total rewards. Could be Benefits section.
- "YOUR ROLE." responsibilities list.
- "Your Experience." requirements/qualifications.
- Skills: communication, teamwork, fast-paced, computer literacy, Microsoft Office.
- Pay: In Colorado, salary for a Tax Associate is $76,000. Also mentions discretionary performance bonus, generous PTO, expanded parental benefits, learning & development.
- Schedule: hybrid, expected in office average 3 days a week.
Thus we have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (or Qualifications), Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to avoid repeating job title as heading. Not include Job ID.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual content.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail.
We need to remove boilerplate: EEO statements, accommodation email, unsolicited resumes, etc. Also remove duplicated lines.
We need to keep the salary line: "In Colorado , the salary for a Tax Associate is $76,000." Also mention discretionary performance bonus, generous PTO, expanded parental benefits, learning & development platforms.
We need to keep hybrid schedule: "our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week."
We need to keep benefits: "generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer." Also from WHY COHNREZNICK: "We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer."
We need to keep mention of discretionary performance bonus.
Now structure.
We'll produce:
About the role
... description of firm, team, industries, office amenities, performance coach, CR friend, mission etc.
But we need to ensure we don't duplicate content. Let's extract substantive prose.
From the posting:
"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 in everything they do! CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (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. With office nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. We currently have an exciting career opportunity on our Tax teams in our Denver office for Fall 2027. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week."
Then "YOUR TEAM." details:
"Engagement Team: You will work closely on a team made up of other Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners
Industries: We serve a variety of clients across industries, including: Consumer & Industrial, Financial Sponsors & Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Public Sector, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Technology & Media, and Private Client Services (varies by office)
Office: Our CohnReznick office comes with amenities, collaborative spaces, and private offices.
Performance Coach: Will meet with you to establish goals, provide feedback and support to guide you along your career path of choice; many of our current Senior Managers and Partners were once CR Associates themselves.
CR Friend: Will serve as a familiar face when you join the firm and someone you can always reach out to"
Then "WHY COHNREZNICK?":
"At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm. We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer."
Then "YOUR ROLE.":
"As a Tax Associate, you will be responsible for becoming familiar with current tax theories and laws and performing procedures in accordance with firm standards and in an accurate, thorough and timely manner.
Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To
Work on a variety of client deliverables including preparation of 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 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."
Then "Your Experience.":
"We are looking for highly dedicated professionals with impressive credentials that are driven by new challenges and growth opportunities. We seek team players who believe in providing world-class client service and are interested in becoming immersed in various industries. Successful team members are looking for a work environment that values and promotes camaraderie, collaboration and giving back to the community.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
Plan to complete 150 credit hours between December 2026 - September 2027 in order to be CPA licensed
Minimum GPA of 3.0 in both your major and overall
Leadership positions in extracurricular activities are preferred
Prior work or internship experience (experience in accounting is a plus)
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-based culture
Able to learn in a fast-paced environment
Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
CohnReznick does not offer sponsorship to foreign nationals for Entry Level Roles (new associates and interns). In order to apply for an internship or an Associate role at CohnReznick, successful candidates will have to provide proof of work authorization such as U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency status."
Then later: "In Colorado , the salary for a Tax Associate is $76,000. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded, inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms."
Now we need to produce sections.
We'll create:
About the role
... combine firm description, team details, mission, etc. But we might split into About the role and Benefits? However Benefits section should contain benefits details. The "WHY COHNREZNICK?" includes mission and benefits. We could put mission in About the role and benefits in Benefits section.
But we need to avoid duplication. Let's decide:
About the role: description of firm, role context, team, industries, office, performance coach, CR friend, hybrid schedule? Actually schedule is separate.
Responsibilities: list of duties.
Requirements: education, GPA, credit hours, work authorization, etc.
Qualifications: maybe leadership, prior experience, etc. But we can combine Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction says we can have sections like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We need to decide what goes where.
We have:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, plan to complete 150 credit hours between Dec 2026 - Sep 2027 to be CPA licensed.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 in both major and overall.
- Leadership positions in extracurricular activities are preferred.
- Prior work or internship experience (experience in accounting is a plus).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-based culture.
- Able to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Work authorization: U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency (no sponsorship).
We could treat Requirements as education and GPA and credit hours and work authorization. Qualifications as leadership, prior experience, communication, fast-paced, computer literacy. Skills as communication, teamwork, fast-paced, computer literacy, Microsoft Office. But there is overlap.
Better to follow typical pattern: Requirements = education, GPA, credit hours, work authorization. Qualifications = leadership, prior experience. Skills = communication, teamwork, fast-paced, computer literacy, Microsoft Office.
But we also have "Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-based culture." That's skill.
"Able to learn in a fast-paced environment." skill.
"Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)." skill.
Thus we can allocate.
Now Benefits: generous PTO, flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, paid time off to volunteer, discretionary performance bonus.
Pay: salary $76,000 (Colorado). Also mention discretionary performance bonus (but we already put bonus in benefits; but we can mention salary only in Pay, and benefits include other items). However the text says "Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded, inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms." So we could put salary in Pay, and the rest in Benefits.
Schedule: hybrid, expected in office average 3 days a week.
Now we need to ensure we don't repeat info.
Let's craft each section.
About the role: combine firm description, team, industries, office, performance coach, CR friend, mission? Actually mission could be part of About the role or Benefits. I'd put mission in About the role as it's about why you'd join. But Benefits section already includes benefits. The mission statement is not a benefit but a cultural aspect. Could be About the role.
Thus About the role paragraph:
"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
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. We need to remove boilerplate: EEO statements, accommodation email, unsolicited resumes, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. We need to keep the salary line: "In Colorado , the salary for a Tax Associate is $76,000." Also mention discretionary performance bonus, generous PTO, expanded parental benefits, learning & development platforms. We need to keep hybrid schedule: "our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week." We need to keep benefits: "generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer." Also from WHY COHNREZNICK: "We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer." We need to keep mention of discretionary performance bonus. Now structure. We'll produce:
About the role
... description of firm, team, industries, office amenities, performance coach, CR friend, mission etc.
But we need to ensure we don't duplicate content. Let's extract substantive prose. From the posting: "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 in everything they do! CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (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. With office nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. We currently have an exciting career opportunity on our Tax teams in our Denver office for Fall 2027. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in-office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week." Then "YOUR TEAM." details: "Engagement Team: You will work closely on a team made up of other Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners Industries: We serve a variety of clients across industries, including: Consumer & Industrial, Financial Sponsors & Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Public Sector, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Technology & Media, and Private Client Services (varies by office) Office: Our CohnReznick office comes with amenities, collaborative spaces, and private offices. Performance Coach: Will meet with you to establish goals, provide feedback and support to guide you along your career path of choice; many of our current Senior Managers and Partners were once CR Associates themselves. CR Friend: Will serve as a familiar face when you join the firm and someone you can always reach out to" Then "WHY COHNREZNICK?": "At CohnReznick, we’re united by a common mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s working alongside your peers to solve a client challenge, or volunteering together at the local food bank, there are so many ways to find your “why” at the firm. We believe it’s important to balance work with everyday life – and make time for enjoyment and fun. We invest in a robust Total Rewards package that includes everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer." Then "YOUR ROLE.": "As a Tax Associate, you will be responsible for becoming familiar with current tax theories and laws and performing procedures in accordance with firm standards and in an accurate, thorough and timely manner. Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To Work on a variety of client deliverables including preparation of 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 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." Then "Your Experience.": "We are looking for highly dedicated professionals with impressive credentials that are driven by new challenges and growth opportunities. We seek team players who believe in providing world-class client service and are interested in becoming immersed in various industries. Successful team members are looking for a work environment that values and promotes camaraderie, collaboration and giving back to the community. The Successful Candidate Will Have Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting Plan to complete 150 credit hours between December 2026 - September 2027 in order to be CPA licensed Minimum GPA of 3.0 in both your major and overall Leadership positions in extracurricular activities are preferred Prior work or internship experience (experience in accounting is a plus) Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-based culture Able to learn in a fast-paced environment Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) CohnReznick does not offer sponsorship to foreign nationals for Entry Level Roles (new associates and interns). In order to apply for an internship or an Associate role at CohnReznick, successful candidates will have to provide proof of work authorization such as U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency status." Then later: "In Colorado , the salary for a Tax Associate is $76,000. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded, inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms." Now we need to produce sections. We'll create:About the role
... combine firm description, team details, mission, etc. But we might split into About the role and Benefits? However Benefits section should contain benefits details. The "WHY COHNREZNICK?" includes mission and benefits. We could put mission in About the role and benefits in Benefits section. But we need to avoid duplication. Let's decide: About the role: description of firm, role context, team, industries, office, performance coach, CR friend, hybrid schedule? Actually schedule is separate. Responsibilities: list of duties. Requirements: education, GPA, credit hours, work authorization, etc. Qualifications: maybe leadership, prior experience, etc. But we can combine Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction says we can have sections like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We need to decide what goes where. We have: - Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, plan to complete 150 credit hours between Dec 2026 - Sep 2027 to be CPA licensed. - Minimum GPA of 3.0 in both major and overall. - Leadership positions in extracurricular activities are preferred. - Prior work or internship experience (experience in accounting is a plus). - Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-based culture. - Able to learn in a fast-paced environment. - Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). - Work authorization: U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency (no sponsorship). We could treat Requirements as education and GPA and credit hours and work authorization. Qualifications as leadership, prior experience, communication, fast-paced, computer literacy. Skills as communication, teamwork, fast-paced, computer literacy, Microsoft Office. But there is overlap. Better to follow typical pattern: Requirements = education, GPA, credit hours, work authorization. Qualifications = leadership, prior experience. Skills = communication, teamwork, fast-paced, computer literacy, Microsoft Office. But we also have "Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-based culture." That's skill. "Able to learn in a fast-paced environment." skill. "Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)." skill. Thus we can allocate. Now Benefits: generous PTO, flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, paid time off to volunteer, discretionary performance bonus. Pay: salary $76,000 (Colorado). Also mention discretionary performance bonus (but we already put bonus in benefits; but we can mention salary only in Pay, and benefits include other items). However the text says "Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded, inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms." So we could put salary in Pay, and the rest in Benefits. Schedule: hybrid, expected in office average 3 days a week. Now we need to ensure we don't repeat info. Let's craft each section. About the role: combine firm description, team, industries, office, performance coach, CR friend, mission? Actually mission could be part of About the role or Benefits. I'd put mission in About the role as it's about why you'd join. But Benefits section already includes benefits. The mission statement is not a benefit but a cultural aspect. Could be About the role. Thus About the role paragraph: "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