Articling Accountant, Assurance & Accounting (Winter 2028)

Mnp; Duncan; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

MNP on Vancouver Island is seeking an Articling Accountant for Winter 2028 in Duncan, BC. You will join the Assurance & Accounting team to develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax while supporting client needs.

You’ll apply IFRS, GAAP and ASPE knowledge, set up files for new clients, manage multiple engagements and collaborate with client teams. A commerce or business degree and CPA PEP prerequisites are preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Completion of, or working towards, a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)
• Completion of, or working towards, prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) upon commencement of employment
• Previous accounting related office experience is considered an asset
• Customer service and/or client service experience is considered an asset
• Experience working with accounting and tax software is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax
• Develop and apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and/or ASPE
• Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files simultaneously and conduct inventory counts
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition and payroll walk-through with clients in a professional manner
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports
• Assess appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using MNP internal programs and systems
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills

Accounting office experience

Customer service

Accounting software experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting/finance major preferred)

CPA PEP prerequisites in progress

Job description

MNP on Vancouver Island is seeking an Articling Accountant for Winter 2028 in Duncan, BC. You will join the Assurance & Accounting team to develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax while supporting client needs.

You’ll apply IFRS, GAAP and ASPE knowledge, set up files for new clients, manage multiple engagements and collaborate with client teams. A commerce or business degree and CPA PEP prerequisites are preferred for this role.