Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Maryland
Tax Senior Associate jobs in Maryland are concentrated in Baltimore, Bethesda, and the broader DC metro corridor, where large accounting firms, financial institutions, and government contractors maintain significant regional practices. Employers such as CohnReznick, Leidos, and Deloitte consistently hire at the senior associate level, with the strongest demand in federal tax compliance, pass-through entity work, and state and local tax. Maryland's proximity to federal agencies and its dense concentration of professional services firms keeps hiring active across both public accounting and industry tax roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick
"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.
#GD #LI-DA1 #LI-Hybrid
10009
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. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick
"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.
#GD #LI-DA1 #LI-Hybrid
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- Accounting & Auditing11
- Consulting & Professional Services7
- Electronics & Hardware1
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior associate jobs across Maryland.
- Active CPA license or CPA eligible under Maryland Board of Public Accountancy requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, taxation, or a closely related field
- Two to four years of tax compliance and review experience in public accounting or corporate tax
- Proficiency with tax preparation software such as CCH Axcess, GoSystem, or OneSource
- Working knowledge of partnership, S-corporation, or individual federal and Maryland state tax returns
- Strong written communication skills for client correspondence and technical tax memoranda
Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax senior associate in Maryland?
The standard path begins with a bachelor's degree in accounting followed by passing the CPA exam and meeting the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy's education and experience requirements to obtain licensure. Most candidates spend two to three years as a tax associate before advancing to the senior level. A master's in taxation strengthens candidacy, and active participation in the Maryland Association of CPAs can accelerate both learning and networking in the state's accounting community.
How much do tax senior associates make in Maryland?
Tax senior associates in Maryland earn a median of about $89,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,760 for the lowest 10% to over $156,660 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax senior associates in Maryland?
Employers hiring tax senior associates in Maryland right now include CohnReznick, Weaver, and CBIZ, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Maryland's mix of Big Four offices, regional firms, and large government contractors creates consistent senior associate demand across both public accounting and in-house corporate tax teams.
Which Maryland cities have the most tax senior associate jobs?
Bethesda, Baltimore, and Rockville have the most tax senior associate openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors the largest share of postings given its concentration of regional accounting firms and financial institutions, while Bethesda and the surrounding DC suburbs draw significant demand from government contractors and multinational companies that operate close to federal agencies in the corridor.
Are there remote tax senior associate jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than most fields. Tax senior associate work is largely analytical and document-driven, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 64% of tax senior associate openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broad adoption across public accounting firms and corporate tax departments alike. Compliance review, return preparation, and research tasks are the functions most frequently performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a tax senior associate in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a staff tax associate role at a regional or Big Four firm with Maryland offices, such as those in Baltimore or Bethesda, where structured associate programs advance candidates to the senior level within two to three years. Completing the CPA exam before or shortly after hire signals commitment and accelerates promotion. Candidates with adjacent backgrounds in audit, financial analysis, or bookkeeping often move laterally into tax roles, and firms recruiting through the University of Maryland or Towson University regularly hire candidates without prior tax-specific experience.
Where can I find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the positions that fit.
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