Tax Senior Associate - T&E [Trust & Estate]

Department: Tax Location: Chicago, Illinois Function: National Tax Position Title: Tax Senior Associate Job Description 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. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Tax Senior Associate to join our Trust & Estate Tax team within our National Tax practice! 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, meaning it does not require job duties to 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 is situated within our National Tax Team and will focus on Trust & Estate work, along with the potential to help with 1040/1041 work as well. You will partner with other technical experts within the tax field and have the opportunity to learn and develop at a rapid pace! 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 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: Review gift, estate, and fiduciary income tax returns for the T&E Group. Handle 1040/1041 returns as needed. Review fiduciary accounting for trusts and estates. Provide tax planning and consulting to high-net-worth clients for estate and individual income taxes. Responsible for managing all aspects of client relationships. Manage a team of professionals within the group to complete engagements from start to finish. Your Experience The successful candidate will have: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s in Tax is a plus. CPA, EA, LLM, or JD is preferred. Minimum of 3 years of progressive tax experience with trusts and estates, as well as high-net-worth clients. Strong tax research skills. Excellent communication and presentation (verbal and written) skills. In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards. Benefits & Compensation In Illinois, the salary range for a Senior Tax 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. Legal Information 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 CohnReznick