Aspiring Accountant: Assurance & Accounting Co-op

Mnp Llp; Stratford; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

4% company pension matching

Voluntary savings products

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day

Firm sponsored social events

Job summary

MNP LLP in Stratford, PEI is seeking a Co-op Accountant within the Assurance & Accounting group. You will support compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax, while developing IFRS/GAAP knowledge and assisting with client engagements.

Applicants may be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in commerce or accounting, with CPA prerequisites in view; prior accounting or client service experience is a plus, and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in commerce or accounting (preferred).
• Prerequisites for CPA PEP in process.
• Previous accounting office experience is an asset.
• Customer service or client service experience is an asset.
• Experience with accounting and tax software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Develop and apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and ASPE.
• Set up files for new clients and manage multiple files; conduct inventory counts.
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset acquisition and payroll walkthrough with clients.
• Summarize current financial status by preparing balance sheets, P&L and other reports.
• Assess appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, assets and prepaids.
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare posting entries.
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings.
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build client relationships.
• Contribute to process improvements using internal programs; travel as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Client service experience

Office experience in accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration

Prerequisites for CPA PEP

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

Job description

MNP LLP in Stratford, PEI is seeking a Co-op Accountant within the Assurance & Accounting group. You will support compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax, while developing IFRS/GAAP knowledge and assisting with client engagements.

Applicants may be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in commerce or accounting, with CPA prerequisites in view; prior accounting or client service experience is a plus, and travel may be required.