Tax Associate - Bethesda, MD (Sep 2026)

Tax Associate role at CohnReznick in Bethesda, MD, involves preparing tax returns, researching tax issues, and collaborating in a hybrid work environment.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, and Corporations.
• Identify potential tax issues and prepare tax adjusting entries and tax trial balances.
• Research filing requirements and tax issues using Internal Revenue Code, treasury regulations, and other guidance.
• Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects simultaneously.
• Draft tax technical memorandums.
• Collaborate with a team including Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.

About You

The company is looking for:

• 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 major and overall.
• Leadership positions in extracurricular activities 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 provide proof of work authorization (U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency); no sponsorship for entry-level roles.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $81,000 in Maryland.
• Discretionary performance bonus.
• Generous paid time off.
• Expanded, inclusive parental benefits.
• Access to best-in-class learning and development platforms.
• Flexible work environment with hybrid schedule (average 3 days in office per week).
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer.

Training & Development

• Performance Coach to establish goals, provide feedback, and support career path development.
• CR Friend assigned as a familiar contact for support.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.

Career Progression

• Opportunities to advance to Senior Manager and Partner roles, many of whom started as Associates.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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