Senior Associate Accountant - Real Estate

Mahoney•St Paul, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mahoney's Real Estate Solutions Team supports clients in the affordable housing and commercial sectors, offering specialized guidance for unique regulatory requirements. Their expertise covers Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Historic Tax Credits (HTC), and other complex real estate compliance needs. They assist clients with HUD audits, real estate taxation, tax planning, and ongoing tax management to ensure compliance and financial stability. Mahoney, located near downtown St. Paul, has been recognized as a top workplace by industry publications and provides comprehensive audit, tax, and consulting services.

Requirements

Proven ability to perform the core duties outlined above.
Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree.
Background in public accounting or a client-focused environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree.
Active CPA certification or working toward completion.
Experience with Real Estate clients and/or nonprofit organizations.
Prior experience with Engagement Manager, CCH ProSystem fx, and CCH Axcess.

Responsibilities

Prepare partnership tax returns.
Support annual financial audit statements of real estate projects.
Assist with construction accounting needs.
Prepare development cost certifications for LIHTC and HTC projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong documentation.
Develop and utilize Microsoft Excel capabilities (shortcuts, formulas, pivot tables) to organize and analyze property-level financial data, support calculations, and automate tasks.
Support the creation and management of financial statements, tax returns, and real estate-related reports.
Identify complex tax or audit issues and assist in determining practical solutions.
Gather information and manage timelines for assigned work.
Review staff workpapers to ensure conclusions are clear, complete, and properly supported.
Strengthen client relationships through insights, prompt responses, and a solution-focused approach.
Deliver meaningful, reliable results while looking for ways to improve processes and enhance service quality.
Invest in personal development through coaching, feedback, and ongoing technical development.