Senior Tax Associate [Corporate Tax]

CohnReznick; Florida; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CohnReznick in South Florida invites a Tax Senior Associate to join the Corporate Tax team. The role focuses on federal and multistate tax compliance, planning, and consulting for corporate and portfolio company clients, with exposure to private equity engagements.

The candidate should have 3–5 years in public accounting tax, CPA/JD/EA preferred, and strong research, writing, and client-service skills. Hybrid work with in-office collaboration is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA, JD, or EA preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting, with corporate federal and multistate tax compliance.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships.
• Strong tax research and technical writing skills with ability to analyze and document positions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple engagements.
• Experience preparing/reviewing Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065; ASC 740 experience preferred.
• Experience serving private equity and portfolio company clients preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with CCH Axcess Tax and RIA Checkpoint preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of federal and multistate tax compliance, planning, and consulting engagements for corporate, private equity, and portfolio company clients.
• Review complex federal and state income tax returns (Forms 1120, 1120-S, 1065) and related workpapers.
• Prepare and review income tax provisions per ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations.
• Analyze financial statements and tax workpapers to identify book-to-tax adjustments and planning opportunities.
• Research federal and state tax matters and communicate findings to managers and teams.
• Coordinate with clients to obtain tax information, resolve items, and communicate deadlines.
• Review work of associates, provide guidance, and develop junior staff.
• Collaborate with state/local, international, and other tax specialists on complex issues.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines, flag delays, and maintain engagement status.
• Contribute to tax planning, notices, and special projects using tax software and workflows.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Tax research

Project management

Excel

CCH Axcess Tax

RIA Checkpoint

Multistate tax

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred

CPA, JD, or EA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 a Tax Senior Associate to join our Corporate Tax team located in our South Florida market.

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 Corporate/Private Equity industry group. Aligning yourself with this group provides opportunities to work with corporate, private equity, and portfolio company clients across a variety of industries while gaining exposure to complex federal and multistate tax compliance, tax provisions, planning, transactions, and consulting matters. You’ll work collaboratively across tax disciplines to help clients address evolving tax requirements and business needs.

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 are not limited to:

• Collaborate with managers to lead the day-to-day execution of federal and multistate tax compliance, planning, and consulting engagements for corporate, private equity, and portfolio company clients.
• Review complex federal and state income tax returns, including Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065, extensions, estimated tax payments, and related supporting workpapers.
• Prepare and review income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate reconciliations, and related supporting workpapers.
• Analyze financial statements, trial balances, and tax workpapers to identify book-to-tax adjustments, tax compliance requirements, and potential tax issues and planning opportunities.
• Research federal and state tax matters, document technical conclusions, and communicate findings and recommended approaches to managers and engagement teams.
• Coordinate directly with clients to obtain and analyze tax information, resolve open items, and communicate filing requirements, deadlines, and engagement status.
• Review work prepared by associates, provide technical guidance and actionable feedback, and assist in developing junior team members.
• Coordinate with specialty tax professionals on matters involving state and local tax, international tax, accounting methods, transactions, and other complex tax issues.
• Manage multiple engagement workstreams and deadlines, proactively communicating technical issues, outstanding items, and potential delays to engagement management.
• Contribute to tax planning, transaction-related analyses, notices, and other consulting or special projects based on client needs.
• Utilize tax compliance, research, and workflow technology to maintain accurate, well-documented, and review-ready engagement deliverables.

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred.
• CPA, JD, or EA preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of tax experience in public accounting, with experience in corporate federal and multistate tax compliance.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Strong tax research and technical writing skills, with the ability to analyze and document tax positions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065, including federal and multistate income tax returns, extensions, estimated tax payments, and supporting workpapers.
• Experience with ASC 740 income tax provisions preferred.
• Experience serving private equity and portfolio company clients preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, with experience using tax compliance software such as CCH Axcess Tax and tax research platforms such as RIA Checkpoint preferred.

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

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