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Accounting Internships - Fall Semester 2025

Named as one of the best accounting firms to work for by Accounting Today for over a decade. Mahoney is a growing mid-sized CPA firm based just outside of downtown St. Paul along the Mississippi River. Mahoney has been providing professional services, including audits, reviews, tax planning, and consulting to individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations since 1989.

Our leadership believes that a culture of curiosity, change, and growth is key to serving clients and the community while enhancing personal and professional development. We are committed to developing every employee to unlock their true potential, and our close-knit environment fosters teamwork while building strong internal relationships.

Join our fall internship program for real industry experience and direct client impact. Guided by experienced professionals, interns receive hands-on training in auditing and accounting while contributing to key financial processes. This position is available on our Assurance Solutions Team - offering a well-rounded opportunity to connect education with professional development.

Pay: $27/hour + Overtime

Schedule: Early September through December (flexible)

As an Intern with Mahoney, you will:

• Assist in performing audit procedures and testing to ensure financial accuracy
• Support the understanding of client internal controls
• Help document accounting entries and maintain financial records
• Contribute to audits related to not-for-profit organizations and affordable housing real estate industry
• Participate in conducting field audits of tenant files for public housing projects

What you will bring:

• Currently pursuing or have completed an Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Ability to use Excel and Word for the following tasks:
• Analyze large amounts of data, create financial reports, and generate reports
• Create and manage financial statements, tax returns, and audit reports
• Automate tasks such as data entry, report generation, and data analysis

Our preferred candidates will have:

• The ability to work 40+ hours from September to December (Schedule may shift due to available work and project needs)
• Completed Intermediate Accounting I or equivalent course work (Highly preferred)
• Experience with accounting packages and systems is a plus, but not required
• 3.25 GPA or above

Many of our interns have enjoyed the diverse and dynamic opportunities to explore the ever-changing landscape of the Public Accounting field and have forged their path to success with our firm. If you would like to learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today at mahoneycpa.com!

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