Tax Associate - Sacramento, CA - Class of 2026

CohnReznick • Full-time • Florin, CA, Sacramento County, CA, US • 1d ago

Tax Associate - Sacramento, CA - Class of 2026 Opportunity ID: 7726 Department(s): Tax Location(s): Sacramento Program type: Full time Function: Tax As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top Professional Services and Business Advisory firms, we foster teams in Advisory, Assurance, and Tax services that value innovation and collaboration in everything they do We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Tax Associate to join the team in our Sacramento, CA office during the Fall of 2026. YOUR TEAM. 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 CohnReznick office comes with amenities, collaborative spaces, and private offices. 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. 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. As a Tax Associate, you will be responsible for becoming familiar with current tax theories and laws and performing procedures in accordance with firm standards and in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Work on a variety of client deliverables including preparation of tax returns, including 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. YOUR EXPERIENCE. 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 between December 2025 - September 2026 in order to be CPA licensed. Minimum GPA of 3.0 in both your major and overall. Leadership positions in extracurricular activities are preferred. Prior work or internship experience (experience in accounting is a plus). Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-based culture. Able to learn in a fast-paced environment. Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). In order to apply for an internship or an entry-level role at CohnReznick, successful candidates will have to provide proof of work authorization such as U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency status. In Sacramento, the current starting salary for a Tax Entry Level Associate is $66,000. 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 https://www.cohnreznick.com/lifeatcohnreznick . 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. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodationcohnreznick.com . Please note: This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. J-18808-Ljbffr