Tax Winter Internship - Charlotte, NC

Tax Winter 2027 Internship - Charlotte, NC

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Program Type:
January – April 2027 internship

Department:
Tax

Function:
Tax

Are you an accounting student looking to launch your career with hands‑on experience at a top professional services firm? Cohn Reznick is seeking motivated, high‑achieving college students who are passionate about accounting and eager to take on new challenges. If you thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy working with diverse teams, and want to make a real impact, we want you here!

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. With offices nationwide, we serve organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

• Engagement Team: You will work closely on a team made up of other interns, associates, senior associates, managers, senior managers, and partners.
• Industries: We serve a variety of clients across industries, including:
  Consumer & Industrial, Financial Sponsors & Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Public Sector, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Technology & Media, and Private Client Services (varies by office).
• Office: Enjoy a modern office environment designed for your success—featuring amenities and collaborative spaces where you can connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow interns and professionals.
• Performance Coach: Will meet with you to establish goals, provide feedback and support to guide you along your career path of choice; many of our current managers and partners were once CR interns themselves.
• CR Friend: A designated peer who will be your go‑to person as you get started, answer your questions, and help you feel at home from day one.

At Cohn Reznick, you’ll join a team committed to helping you grow professionally, offering opportunities to build skills, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact throughout your career journey.

As a Tax Winter Intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience with current tax laws and procedures while working on real client engagements. You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals, work across diverse industries, and accelerate your growth through mentorship.

• Work on a variety of client deliverables, including preparation of tax returns for individuals, partnerships and corporate entities.
• Identify potential tax issues and prepare tax adjusting entries and tax trial balances based on audited or client‑provided trial balances.
• Assist the team with daily client workflow.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• On track to complete 150 credit hours (May 2027 – September 2028) for CPA eligibility.
• Minimum 3.2 GPA in both major and overall.
• Must have successfully completed Intermediate Accounting with a grade of B or higher.
• Leadership experience in student groups, activities, or team projects.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and demonstrate sharp critical thinking.
• Comfortable navigating fast‑paced environments and embracing change.
• Must have advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and be eager to learn new technologies.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

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, 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 CR.

Please note:

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Cohn Reznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by Cohn Reznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Cohn Reznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.