Tax Associate - Charlotte, NC - Class

Tax Associate - Charlotte, NC - Class of 2026

Opportunity
Department:
Tax
Location(s):
Charlotte
Program Type:
Full time
Function:
Tax

As Cohn Reznick grows, so do our exceptional 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. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity on our Tax teams in our Charlotte, NC office for Fall 2026
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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 hybrid, which means team members are expected to be thoughtful and intentional in how they create opportunities for in-person collaboration. While the cadence of in‑office presence is determined at the team level, our professionals are encouraged to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week.

• 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: Our Cohn Reznick office comes with amenities and collaborative spaces.
• 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 Senior Managers and Partners were once CR Associates themselves.
• CR Friend: Will serve as a familiar face when you join the firm and someone you can always reach out to.

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.

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.

As a Tax Associate, you will become familiar with current tax theories and laws and perform procedures in accordance with firm standards and in an accurate, thorough and timely manner. In addition, you will:

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Work on a variety of client deliverables including preparation of tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships and Corporate tax returns.
• Identify potential tax issues and prepare tax adjusting entries and tax trial balances based on audited or client provided trial balances.
• Research filing requirements and tax issues using Internal Revenue Code, Treasury regulations, and other relevant authorities/guidance.
• Manage daily client workflow and multiple client projects at any given time.
• Draft tax technical memorandums.

We are looking for highly dedicated professionals with impressive credentials that are driven by new challenges and growth opportunities. We seek team players who believe in providing world‑class client service and are interested in becoming immersed in various industries. Successful team members are looking for a work environment that values and promotes camaraderie, collaboration and giving back to the community.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting.
• Plan to complete 150 credit hours by Se…