Tax Associate

Job Description

Tax Associate – Chicago, IL – Class of 2027 | CohnReznick

The Tone:
This is an early career opportunity at CohnReznick, located in Chicago, IL. CohnReznick is a leading professional services firm that delivers advisory, assurance, and tax services. This role is vital for helping organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value by ensuring accurate and compliant tax processes. The team values innovation and collaboration in providing solutions to clients’ unique business goals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid – Chicago, IL
• Pay: $79000 yearly
• Team: Engagement Team, working with Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Mission: Become familiar with current tax theories and laws to perform accurate and timely tax procedures for clients.
• Tech Stack: Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Work on client deliverables, including individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns.
• Identify: Spot potential tax issues and prepare tax adjusting entries and trial balances based on provided data.
• Research: Investigate filing requirements and tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations, and other guidance.
• Manage: Handle daily client workflow and oversee multiple client projects concurrently.
• Draft: Create tax technical memorandums to document research and conclusions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, with a plan to complete 150 credit hours for CPA licensing.
• Experience: Prior work or internship experience, with accounting experience being a plus.
• Skills: Exhibit excellent communication skills, demonstrate sharp critical thinking, possess advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, and be eager to learn new technologies.
• Bonus: Minimum GPA of 3.2 in both major and overall, leadership positions in extracurricular activities, and U.S. citizen or permanent resident status.