Tax Senior Associate - T&E Trust & Estate

Department: Tax

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Function: National Tax

Position Title: Tax Senior Associate

As Cohn Reznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, Cohn Reznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!

Cohn Reznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through Cohn Reznick LLP (assurance services) and Cohn Reznick 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.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Tax Senior Associate to join our Trust & Estate Tax team within our National Tax practice!

Cohn Reznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote, meaning it does not require job duties to be performed within proximity of a Cohn Reznick office location; however, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a Cohn Reznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

This position is situated within our National Tax Team and will focus on Trust & Estate work, along with the potential to help with 1040/1041 work as well. You will partner with other technical experts within the tax field and have the opportunity to learn and develop at a rapid pace!

At Cohn Reznick, 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 generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.

• Review gift, estate, and fiduciary income tax returns for the T&E Group.
• Handle 1040/1041 returns as needed.
• Review fiduciary accounting for trusts and estates.
• Provide tax planning and consulting to high-net-worth clients for estate and individual income taxes.
• Responsible for managing all aspects of client relationships.
• Manage a team of professionals within the group to complete engagements from start to finish.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
  Master’s in Tax is a plus.
• CPA, EA, LLM, or JD is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive tax experience with trusts and estates, as well as high-net-worth clients.
• Strong tax research skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation (verbal and written) skills.

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In Illinois, the salary range for a Senior Tax Associate is $80,000 to $120,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Salary is one component of the Cohn Reznick 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.

Cohn Reznick 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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