Articling Accountant, Assurance and Accounting (January or September 2026)

MNP Agriculture Services; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as an Articling Accountant and make a difference in a dynamic Assurance & Accounting team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your technical skills in financial reporting, bookkeeping, and tax while collaborating with clients to provide tailored financial solutions. You will gain invaluable experience in a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation. If you are passionate about accounting and eager to contribute to a thriving culture, this position is perfect for you. Apply now to embark on your professional journey with a leading national firm that empowers its teams to succeed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration preferred.
• Working towards CPA prerequisites upon employment commencement.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in audits, bookkeeping, and tax.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for clients.
• Collaborate with client teams and manage multiple files.

Skills

Customer Service

Accounting Software

Financial Reporting

Bookkeeping

Tax Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Business Administration

CPA Professional Education Program Prerequisites

Job description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Assurance & Accounting team as an Articling Accountant with possible start dates in January or September 2026. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide comprehensive, tailored financial information that enables clients to make informed decisions with confidence.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

When applying, please submit your resume, cover letter, transcript and other applicable forms, as necessary, in 1 document.

The posting will be open until filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as received.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in areas such as: compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Develop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (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 And Experience

• 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.

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is: $51,500.

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!