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Tax Associate roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or a related field. Large public accounting firms and multinational corporations file H-1B petitions regularly for this role. The annual H-1B cap opens each April, with the lottery registration window typically running in March.
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As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!
CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick 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 for a Tax Senior Associate to join our PCS team located in our Baltimore office.
CohnReznick 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.
YOUR TEAM.
This position will support our PCS industry group. CohnReznick is proud to be one of the country's largest real estate advisory firms, offering fully integrated opportunities and cross-functional learning to fast-track your career. Aligning yourself to this industry group allows you to work with clients driving community development, addressing inequities, and propelling the industry forward with market-leading technologies and processes designed to better serve the people who live, work, and trust within their spaces.
WHY COHNREZNICK?
At CohnReznick, 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 everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.
YOUR ROLE.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Work with a team to meet various department deadlines throughout the year
- Must have experience in financial statement preparation of compilations/reviews, preparing the following types of tax returns including 1065 & 1120-S experience
- Assist with the process and review of tax returns
- Various financial analysis including but not limited to balance sheets and income statements
- Ad hoc projects
YOUR EXPERIENCE.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's Degree required; Master's in Accounting/Taxation preferred
- CPA, JD or EA preferred
- Minimum 3-5 years tax experience in a public accounting firm
- Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
- Strong tax research and writing skills
- Proven technical skills with MS Office to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Competence with tax compliance and research software to include Go Systems, BNA portfolio and projection, CCH, RIA
- Solid project management and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task.
In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.
Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
In Maryland, the salary range for a Tax Senior 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 CohnReznick 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.
"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.
CohnReznick 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. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. 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. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com. Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick 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 CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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INTRODUCTION
As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do!
CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick 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 for a Tax Senior Associate to join our PCS team located in our Baltimore office.
CohnReznick 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.
YOUR TEAM.
This position will support our PCS industry group. CohnReznick is proud to be one of the country's largest real estate advisory firms, offering fully integrated opportunities and cross-functional learning to fast-track your career. Aligning yourself to this industry group allows you to work with clients driving community development, addressing inequities, and propelling the industry forward with market-leading technologies and processes designed to better serve the people who live, work, and trust within their spaces.
WHY COHNREZNICK?
At CohnReznick, 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 everything from generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer.
YOUR ROLE.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Work with a team to meet various department deadlines throughout the year
- Must have experience in financial statement preparation of compilations/reviews, preparing the following types of tax returns including 1065 & 1120-S experience
- Assist with the process and review of tax returns
- Various financial analysis including but not limited to balance sheets and income statements
- Ad hoc projects
YOUR EXPERIENCE.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's Degree required; Master's in Accounting/Taxation preferred
- CPA, JD or EA preferred
- Minimum 3-5 years tax experience in a public accounting firm
- Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
- Strong tax research and writing skills
- Proven technical skills with MS Office to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Competence with tax compliance and research software to include Go Systems, BNA portfolio and projection, CCH, RIA
- Solid project management and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task.
In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.
Studies have shown that we are less likely to apply to jobs unless we meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
In Maryland, the salary range for a Tax Senior 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 CohnReznick 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.
"CohnReznick" is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.
CohnReznick 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. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. 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. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@CohnReznick.com. Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by CohnReznick 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 CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Associate
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to tax work. An accounting, finance, or taxation degree clears this easily, but a general business degree can trigger an RFE. Pull your transcripts and confirm your major coursework aligns with the Tax Associate job description before applying.
Target firms with consistent H-1B filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who filed Labor Condition Applications for Tax Associate or Tax Staff roles. Firms that file LCAs annually are already set up to sponsor, which shortens your timeline from offer to petition significantly.
Find H-1B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Tax Associate openings by employers with verified H-1B filing history, so you're not guessing which firms will sponsor. Use it to focus your applications on employers who have already demonstrated willingness to file petitions for this role.
Negotiate your offer around the H-1B filing deadline
H-1B cap petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you receive a Tax Associate offer in late February or March, confirm your employer can complete the LCA certification and prepare the I-129 petition before the USCIS filing window closes.
Clarify CPA licensure requirements before your petition
Some Tax Associate job descriptions list CPA licensure as a requirement. If you're not yet licensed, confirm with your employer that the role can be structured around your current credentials. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, not just the job title, when assessing specialty occupation.
Check your OPT or STEM OPT end date against lottery timing
If you're on F-1 OPT when you apply for a Tax Associate role, your work authorization must remain valid through at least October 1. If your OPT expires before then, cap-gap rules can bridge the gap, but only if your employer files your H-1B petition before your EAD expires.
H-1B Visa Tax Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Associate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Tax Associate positions as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or a closely related field. Most Big Four and mid-size public accounting firms document this degree requirement explicitly in job postings, which supports the specialty occupation determination in the I-129 petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Tax Associate positions?
Public accounting firms, multinational corporations with in-house tax departments, and large financial services companies sponsor H-1B visas for Tax Associate roles. You can identify consistent sponsors by reviewing Labor Condition Application filings through the OFLC Wage Search. Migrate Mate also surfaces Tax Associate openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition if I don't have a CPA license yet?
Yes, a CPA license is not required for H-1B approval for a Tax Associate role. USCIS evaluates whether the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree, not whether you hold a professional license. The qualifying credential is your accounting or taxation degree. CPA licensure typically becomes relevant for senior or manager-level promotions, not entry-level Tax Associate petitions.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Tax Associate job offers?
The H-1B cap lottery runs each March, with a random selection determining who can file. If you're selected, your employer files your petition by April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're not selected, your current work authorization, such as OPT or a prior H-1B, determines how long you can continue working while you wait for the next registration cycle.
What does my employer need to file before my H-1B petition is submitted?
Before filing the I-129 petition with USCIS, your employer must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL. The LCA certifies that your offered wages meet the prevailing wage for Tax Associate roles in your work location, which you can verify using the OFLC Wage Search. LCA certification typically takes seven business days, so your employer should start early.