Co-op Accountant, Assurance and Accounting

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

Benefits offered by this job

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan (4% match)

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day

Job summary

MNP invites motivated students to join our Assurance & Accounting internship, offering exposure to compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax. You’ll set up client files, manage multiple engagements, and prepare financial reports while learning IFRS, GAAP and ASPE frameworks.

Applicants working toward a commerce or business degree with CPA PEP prerequisites are encouraged; prior accounting/office experience and customer service skills are assets. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration, with accounting/finance emphasis.
• Working toward prerequisites for CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
• Previous accounting office experience is an asset.
• Customer 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.
• Perform AR, AP, asset acquisition/disposition and payroll walk-through with clients.
• Summarize financial status with balance sheets and P&L reports.
• Assess audit evidence for expenses, revenues and payables.
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries and documents.
• Establish charts of accounts and postings.
• Prepare correspondence, client summaries and engagement findings.
• Collaborate with client teams and relationships.
• Contribute to process improvements using internal systems.
• Maintain flexibility to travel as necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Accounting software

Tax software

Attention to detail

Education

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

Prerequisites for CPA PEP

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

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 Intern. 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.

We recognize that strong candidates come from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. Applicants with limited experience are encouraged to apply, and salary will be tailored to the candidate's skills, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

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

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)
• Working towards prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)
• 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!