Assurance Experienced Associate [Commercial Services Group]

Cohnreznick LLP; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CohnReznick LLP in the NY Metro area is seeking an Assurance Experienced Associate to join our Commercial Services Group. This hybrid role supports mid-market clients across Consumer, Hospitality, and Manufacturing & Distribution sectors, delivering integrated assurance, advisory, and tax services.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, CPA eligibility or licensure, 2 years in public accounting, strong MS Office and familiarity with CaseWare or ProSystem FX.

Qualifications

• 2 years of work experience in another public accounting firm.
• Industry experience in Commercial Services preferred.
• CPA licensure achieved or eligibility to sit for the exam.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of CaseWare or ProSystem FX is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as engagement lead on specific client accounts.
• Oversee pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverables.
• Develop detailed engagement work plans and schedules.
• Illustrate budgets and manage project timelines.
• Participate in proposals and client negotiations.
• Lead and coach a team of staff associates, including interns.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Team leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CPA licensure eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CaseWare

ProSystem FX

Job description

Job Description As CohnReznick grows, so do our 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 offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Assurance Experienced Associate to join the team in one of our NY Metro offices. 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.

YOUR TEAM.

This position will support our Commercial Services Industry Group. CohnReznick’s Commercial Services Industry Group focuses on serving clients in the Consumer, Hospitality, and Manufacturing & Distribution sectors. The group works with middle-market and growth-oriented companies, providing integratedadvisory, assurance, and tax services tailored to the operational, financial, and regulatory challenges these industries face.

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.

YOUR ROLE.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts
• Take responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverables
• Develop detailed engagement work plans
• Illustrate budgets and schedules
• Actively participate in proposals
• Manage a team of staff associates, including interns, while providing regular performance coaching and feedback
• Gain the respect and confidence of the CRZ team through effective client management, timely and accurate communication, and clear and concise direction and leadership

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• 2 years of work experience in another public accounting firm
• Industry experience required.
• CHAMP SEC & PCAOB experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• CPA licensure achieved or eligibility to sit for the exam
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of audit software such as CaseWare or ProSystem FX
• Exceptional organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills

In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards. Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our o