Tax Associate Job Richmond area,Virginia USA,Accounting

Tax Associate | Cohn Reznick

The Tone:

This is an early career hybrid position at Cohn Reznick, located in Richmond, VA, with an expected start in Fall 2027. Cohn Reznick is one of the nation’s top professional services firms, providing advisory, assurance, and tax services to help organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value. This Tax Associate role is crucial for assisting clients by applying tax theories and laws, directly contributing to their financial accuracy and compliance while supporting an engagement team of diverse professionals.

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Role:
Early Career
Type:
Full-time
Location:

Hybrid, Richmond, VA
Pay: $77000 yearly
Team:
Works closely on an engagement team made up of Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners
Mission:
Become familiar with current tax theories and laws, and perform tax procedures in accordance with firm standards in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.
Tech Stack:
Excel, Power Point

What You’ll Actually Do

Prepare Tax Returns:
Work on a variety of client deliverables including the preparation of tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, and Corporations.
Identify Tax Issues:
Identify potential tax issues and prepare tax adjusting entries and tax trial balances based on audited or client-provided trial balances.
Research Requirements:
Research filing requirements and tax issues using internal revenue code, treasury regulations, and other relevant authorities or guidance.
Manage Client Workflow:
Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects at any given time to ensure timely completion.
Draft Memorandums:
Draft 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 to be eligible for CPA licensure.
Experience:

Prior work or internship experience is required, with experience in accounting considered 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 coursework, and leadership positions in extracurricular activities are preferred.

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