Audit Associate - Bethesda, MD - Class of 2026

Opportunity ID

7422

Department

Assurance

Location(s)

Bethesda

Program Type

Full time

Function

Audit

Job Description

Audit Associate - Bethesda, MD - Class of 2026

We currently have an exciting career opportunity on our Audit teams in our Bethesda, MD office for Fall 2026.

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

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 include but not limited to:

• 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.

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)

• 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.

After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don't meet every single requirement? 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 for an Audit Associate is $81,000. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which includes a discretionary performance bonus, generous paid time off, expanded, inclusive parental benefits, and access to best-in-class learning and development platforms. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit

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