Co-op Accountant, Assurance & Accounting (January 2027)

ACCA Careers; Mitchell; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Job summary

MNP is actively seeking a Co-op Accountant to join our Assurance & Accounting team in Canada. You will support engagements, develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax, and help prepare client reports under guidance.

This role offers exposure to IFRS, GAAP and ASPE frameworks and the chance to work with a supportive, entrepreneurial culture in a leading national firm. As a student in commerce or business, you will gain hands-on experience with clients, internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting/finance major preferred).
• Prerequisites for CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) upon commencement of employment.
• Previous accounting office experience is an asset.
• Customer service or client service experience is an asset.
• Experience using accounting and tax software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and/or ASPE.
• Set up files for new clients and manage multiple files.
• Perform AR, AP, capital asset acquisition/disposition and payroll walkthroughs.
• Summarize financial status by preparing balance sheets and P&L reports.
• Assess audit evidence for expenses, revenues, and payables.
• Review discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and posting entries.
• Prepare client correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with engagement team and client contacts.
• Contribute to process improvements and use internal programs.
• Maintain ability to travel as necessary.

Education

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

Job description

Job details

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 a Co-op Accountant. 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.

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

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

The annual salary range for this position is: $45,000 - $50,000

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!