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Tax Associate - Richmond, VA - Class 2026

CohnReznick · Richmond, VA · 3 days ago
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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 deep industry knowledge, tailored solutions, and insight on emerging market forces. With offices nationwide, we serve clients globally as an independent member of Nexia.

About the role

We currently have an exciting career opportunity on our Tax teams in our Richmond office for Fall 2026. This position is hybrid, with team members encouraged to be in the office on average 3 days a week for in-person collaboration.

Your Team

  • Work closely with Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
  • Serve 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.
  • Access office amenities and collaborative spaces.
  • Receive guidance from a Performance Coach to establish goals and career path feedback.
  • Connect with a CR Friend for support and familiarity when joining the firm.

Why work with us

At CohnReznick, we’re united by a mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, people, and communities. We balance work with everyday life and offer a robust Total Rewards package, including:

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

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 between December 2025 and September 2026 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 (accounting experience is a plus).
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-based culture.
  • Able to learn in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (no sponsorship offered for entry-level roles).

Benefits

  • Discretionary performance bonus.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Expanded, inclusive parental benefits.
  • Access to best-in-class learning and development platforms.

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