Accounting Internships - Spring Semester 2027

Mahoney | CPAs and Advisors; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahoney | CPAs and Advisors is offering an internship opportunity in its Assurance Solutions, Real Estate Solutions, and Tax Solutions Teams. The position pays $28.50 per hour with overtime, and runs from January through mid-April 2027.

Interns will gain direct hands-on training, learn accounting and tax software, and be mentored to connect education with real client work. Applicants should be pursuing or have completed an Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with strong

Qualifications

• Pursuing or have completed an Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Ability to use Excel and Word for data analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Experience with accounting packages and systems is a plus.
• Strong academic performance (e.g., GPA) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive hands-on training from experienced staff across levels.
• Assist in fieldwork of audits at client offices and prepare client financial statements or tax returns.
• Learn accounting/tax software usage and automate routine data tasks.
• Commit to a January–April internship schedule with 40+ hours per week.

Skills

Excel

Word

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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, reviewals, tax planning, and consulting to individuals, businesses, and non‑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.

Our experienced professionals lead interns to provide real industry experience and direct client impact. Mahoney offers intern positions on our Assurance Solutions, Real Estate Solutions, and Tax Solutions Teams.

Pay: $28.5/hour + Overtime

Schedule: January (2027) through Mid‑April (2027)

As An Intern With Mahoney, You Will

• Receive direct hands‑on training from our experienced staff of all levels
• Learn how to use accounting and/​or tax preparation software
• Be mentored and coached by experienced team members to help assist you in development and contributions
• Connect your education with a full spectrum Internship experience
• Assist in fieldwork of audits at client offices and apply a customer service mindset when deliberating with clients (Audit Interns)
• Assist in the preparation of client financial statements and/​or tax returns

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 January through mid‑April (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.

Salary: $28.50 per hour