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Tax Senior Associate jobs are open across public accounting, corporate tax departments, and financial services, from senior associate to manager track, with specializations in federal tax compliance, international tax, and state and local tax. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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 the National Tax team in one of our offices!
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 remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.
YOUR TEAM.
This position will support our National Tax Team, which in turn supports the firm’s broader tax practice. The right candidate will have a growth mindset and look for ways to expand their knowledge within both the tax space associated with their specialized services and varying industries.
They will also be eager to collaborate on thought leadership, webinars, and seminars while remaining results focused on assisting both internal and external clients in achieving their wide-ranging business goals.
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:
- Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts
- Take responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverables
- Writing memos and tax alerts
- Assist with internal and external presentations
- Develop detailed engagement work plans
- Illustrate budgets and schedules
- Actively participate in proposals
- Researching complex federal income tax law
- Learn about and provide insight on new and complex tax provisions across all federal income taxes
- Create tax models and checklists to be used by other members of the federal tax team
- Be a tax technical resource to firm partners and managers
YOUR EXPERIENCE.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's in Tax is a plus
- Must have experience preparing and reviewing the following types of tax returns: Passthrough entity tax returns including 1065 & 1120-S
- CPA, LLM or JD is preferred
- 3+ years of tax experience
- Strong tax research skills
- Excellent communication and presentation (verbal and written) skills, as well as exceptional client services skills
- Proven competence with MS Office and tax compliance and research software, including ProSystem, BNA portfolio and projection, CCH Axcess, and RIA
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.
"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.
LOCATION
Location(s): Hartford
State: Connecticut
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 the National Tax team in one of our offices!
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 remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.
YOUR TEAM.
This position will support our National Tax Team, which in turn supports the firm’s broader tax practice. The right candidate will have a growth mindset and look for ways to expand their knowledge within both the tax space associated with their specialized services and varying industries.
They will also be eager to collaborate on thought leadership, webinars, and seminars while remaining results focused on assisting both internal and external clients in achieving their wide-ranging business goals.
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:
- Serve as the engagement lead on specific client accounts
- Take responsibility for pre-engagement planning, execution, and final deliverables
- Writing memos and tax alerts
- Assist with internal and external presentations
- Develop detailed engagement work plans
- Illustrate budgets and schedules
- Actively participate in proposals
- Researching complex federal income tax law
- Learn about and provide insight on new and complex tax provisions across all federal income taxes
- Create tax models and checklists to be used by other members of the federal tax team
- Be a tax technical resource to firm partners and managers
YOUR EXPERIENCE.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's in Tax is a plus
- Must have experience preparing and reviewing the following types of tax returns: Passthrough entity tax returns including 1065 & 1120-S
- CPA, LLM or JD is preferred
- 3+ years of tax experience
- Strong tax research skills
- Excellent communication and presentation (verbal and written) skills, as well as exceptional client services skills
- Proven competence with MS Office and tax compliance and research software, including ProSystem, BNA portfolio and projection, CCH Axcess, and RIA
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.
"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.
LOCATION
Location(s): Hartford
State: Connecticut
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- KPMG269
- CohnReznick51
- EisnerAmper48
- Alvarez & Marsal46
- Weaver32
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing611
- Consulting & Professional Services207
- Investment & Asset Management111
- Banking & Financial Services74
- Technology & Software54
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
- Two to four years of tax compliance or provision experience
- Proficiency in tax software such as Corptax, OneSource, or GoSystem
- Experience preparing or reviewing federal and state corporate or partnership returns
- Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting for provision engagements
Tips for Your Tax Senior Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to tax specialization
Hiring managers at public accounting firms and corporate tax teams scan for specific technical areas like ASC 740, international tax provisions, or SALT. Align your resume bullets to the exact specialization in each posting rather than describing your experience in broad terms.
Highlight your CPA status clearly
Many tax senior associate postings list CPA as required or strongly preferred. If you're licensed, place it directly after your name in the header. If you're exam-eligible or have sections passed, note that explicitly so recruiters don't screen you out prematurely.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tax senior associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for roles matching your software experience
Tax departments and firms use different technology stacks. Corptax, OneSource, GoSystem, and CCH Axcess each appear across different employer types. Target postings that name the platform you already know, since software proficiency is tested quickly during onboarding reviews.
Prepare a concrete example of a complex return
Interviewers at this level ask you to walk through a technically demanding engagement, not just describe your duties. Prepare a specific example involving multi-state apportionment, a provision calculation, or a partnership return where your analysis changed the outcome.
Negotiate start date and busy-season expectations
Tax roles have hard calendar constraints around filing deadlines. Before accepting an offer, confirm whether your start date falls before a busy season and clarify overtime expectations. These terms are easier to negotiate at the offer stage than after you've started.
Tax Senior Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tax senior associates?
The companies hiring the most tax senior associates right now include KPMG, CohnReznick, and EisnerAmper, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated at large public accounting firms and in-house tax departments at publicly traded companies.
How many tax senior associate jobs are remote?
About 26% of tax senior associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote availability highest in tax compliance and provision roles compared to those requiring in-person client service or state controversy work. Corporate in-house positions tend to offer more remote flexibility than client-facing public accounting roles.
How do you become a tax senior associate?
You typically start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field, then pass the CPA exam or make measurable progress toward it. Two to four years of hands-on experience preparing and reviewing tax returns or provisions at a public accounting firm or corporate tax department is the standard path. Developing proficiency in at least one major tax software platform strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Can you get hired as a tax senior associate with little experience?
Breaking in with limited experience is possible if you target firms with structured development programs and emphasize any internship or paraprofessional tax work, even part-time. Demonstrating solid foundational knowledge of tax compliance workflows, showing CPA exam momentum, and being flexible on specialization early in your search improves your chances at the associate-to-senior transition level.
What does the tax senior associate interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and availability, followed by a technical interview where hiring managers ask you to walk through return types, provision calculations, or research positions you've taken. A final round often includes a case study or a conversation with senior team members to assess how you handle complex or ambiguous tax issues.
Where can I find and apply to tax senior associate jobs?
You can find and apply to tax senior associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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