Temporary Tax Senior Associate

CohnReznick; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible work environment

Expanded parental leave

Learning & development

Volunteer time off

Discretionary performance bonus

Inclusive parental benefits

Job summary

CohnReznick is seeking a Tax Senior Associate in New Jersey. You will lead engagement teams for family offices and private clients, manage pre-engagement planning, and deliver high-quality tax services.

The role requires 3–5 years of public accounting tax experience and strong client-facing skills. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, with a Masters in Accounting/Taxation and CPA/JD/EA credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's in Accounting/Taxation preferred.
• CPA, JD or EA preferred.
• 3–5 years tax experience in a public accounting firm.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills.
• Strong tax research and writing skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with tax software: Go Systems, BNA portfolio, CCH, RI.
• Solid project management and ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts.
• Oversee pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverables.
• Develop detailed engagement work plans and budgets.
• Illustrate project schedules and timelines.
• Participate in proposals and client development.
• Manage a team of staff and interns with coaching.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Tax research

Tax writing

MS Office

Project management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's in Accounting/Taxation

CPA/JD/EA

Tools

MS Office

Go Systems

BNA portfolio

CCH

RI

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.

YOUR TEAM

This position is rooted within the Operating Partnerships, Flow Through Entities and Family Offices, Private Client Services practice with a focus on tax services for Family Offices. We work with clients to help them achieve their goals around complex financial matters tied to their business, individual and familial needs. The right candidate will own the attributes of executive presence and emotional intelligence, as well as having a growth mindset. They will also be eager to collaborate on client teams, thought leadership, webinars, and seminars while remaining results focused on assisting both internal and external clients in achieving their wide-ranging goals.

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 CR team through effective client management, timely and accurate communication, and clear and concise direction and leadership

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's in Accounting/Taxation preferred
• CPA, JD or EA preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years tax experience in a public accounting firm
• Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
• Strong tax research and writing skills
• Proven technical skills with MS Office to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Competence with tax compliance and research software to include Go Systems, BNA portfolio and projection, CCH, RI
• Solid project management and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task

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.

Benefits

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.

• generous PTO
• a flexible work environment
• expanded parental leave
• extensive learning & development
• even paid time off for employees to volunteer
• discretionary performance bonus
• generous paid time off
• expanded and inclusive parental benefits
• access to best-in-class learning and development platforms

In Maryland, the salary range for Tax Senior Associates is $85,000 - $125,000 and in New Jersey, $85,000- $140,000. Salary determination will vary based on factors such as a candidate's geographical location, qualifications, experience, skills, and competencies. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus; generous paid time off; expanded and inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms, to name a few.

To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
• If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

Legal and Business Information

"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.