Audit Associate - Bethesda, MD - Class of 2026
CohnReznick is one of the nation’s top professional services firms, offering rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax. As an Audit Associate, you will become familiar with accounting and auditing procedures, assisting in audits and preparing work papers in accordance with firm standards.
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
Skills
- 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
- 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)
- CohnReznick does not offer sponsorship to foreign nationals for Entry Level Roles (new associates and interns). In order to apply for an internship or an Associate role at CohnReznick, successful candidates will have to provide proof of work authorization such as U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency status
- 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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