Audit Associate - Tysons Corner, VA - Class of 2027

About the position Audit Associate – Tysons Corner, Virginia – Class of 2027 As CohnReznick grows, so do our exceptional 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 on our Audit teams in our Tysons Corner, VA office for Fall 2027. 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. 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 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 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 an Audit Associate, you will be responsible for becoming familiar with accounting and auditing procedures and performing procedures in accordance with firm standards in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in areas of Audits, Reviews, Compilations, and Accounting Services.
• Work on a variety of client deliverables and preparing work papers.
• Resolve audit issues obtaining evidence and making inquiries of clients.
• Understand the client’s accounting systems.
• Understand and apply concepts of materiality and audit risk.
• Prepare work papers that are informative, well documented, cross-referenced and can easily be understood and explained.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
• Plan to complete 150 credit hours between December 2026 - September 2027 in order to be CPA licensed
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in both your major and overall
• 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)

Nice-to-haves

• Leadership positions in extracurricular activities are preferred
• Prior work or internship experience (experience in accounting is a plus)

Benefits

• generous PTO
• a flexible work environment
• expanded parental leave
• extensive learning & development
• paid time off for employees to volunteer

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