Tax Associate

CohnReznick; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

CohnReznick in Bethesda, MD is seeking an early‑career Tax Associate for a hybrid role. You will assist clients with tax compliance and research, preparing various tax returns, and supporting engagement teams from interns to partners.

The position emphasizes learning current tax theories and applying them to client work, with strong emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint proficiency and timely, accurate deliverables. CPA track planned; US residency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting; plan to complete 150 credit hours by Sep 2027 to be CPA licensed.
• Prior internship or work experience in accounting.
• Excellent communication, sharp critical thinking, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client tax returns (individual, partnership, corporate).
• Identify tax issues and draft adjusting entries and trial balances.
• Research filing requirements and tax rules using IRS code and regulations.
• Manage daily client workflow and multiple projects.
• Draft tax memorandums for internal and external use.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting

Plan to complete 150 credit hours by Sep 2027 for CPA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Tax Associate | CohnReznick

The Tone:

This is an early career Tax Associate position at CohnReznick, located in Bethesda, MD, with a hybrid work model. CohnReznick is one of the nation’s top professional services firms, providing rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax. The firm helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value by offering deep industry knowledge and solutions to address unique business goals. This role is vital for assisting clients with tax compliance and research, ensuring adherence to current tax theories and laws, and contributing to the firm’s core tax service offerings.

The TL;DR

• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid – Bethesda, MD
• Pay: $81000 yearly
• Team: Works within an Engagement Team, collaborating with Interns to Partners.
• Mission: Become familiar with current tax theories and laws, perform tax procedures, and prepare various tax returns for clients in an accurate and timely manner.
• Tech Stack: Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do

• Preparation: Prepare a variety of client deliverables including individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns.
• Analysis: Identify potential tax issues and prepare tax adjusting entries and tax trial balances.
• Research: Research filing requirements and tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations, and other authorities.
• Management: Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects simultaneously.
• Documentation: Draft tax technical memorandums for internal and external use.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting; plan to complete 150 credit hours by September 2027 to be CPA licensed.
• Experience: Demonstrated prior work or internship experience; experience in accounting is preferred.Skills: Exhibit excellent communication skills, demonstrate sharp critical thinking, comfortable navigating fast-paced environments and embracing change, advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, eager to learn new technologies, and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Bonus: Minimum GPA of 3.2 in both your major and overall; leadership positions in extracurricular activities are preferred.