Co-op Accountant, Assurance and Accounting (May 2027)

MNP; Hanover; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Exclusive access to perks and-discount

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day environment

Firm sponsored social events

more!

Job summary

MNP is a leading Canadian accounting, tax and business advisory firm seeking an Accountant for its Assurance & Accounting team. You will develop technical skills across compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax, while applying IFRS/GAAP/ASPE knowledge and preparing financial statements for clients.

You will collaborate with client engagement teams, establish chart of accounts, review entries, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major preferred).
• CPA eligibility prerequisites underway or for admission to CPA PEP considered.
• Previous accounting-related office experience is considered an asset.
• Customer service or client service experience is considered an asset.
• Experience with accounting and tax software is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Learn IFRS, GAAP, and ASPE standards.
• Set up files for new clients and manage multiple files; conduct inventory counts.
• Perform AR, AP, asset acquisitions/disposals and payroll walkthroughs with clients.
• Summarize financial status by preparing balance sheets, P&L and reports.
• Assess audit evidence for expenses, revenues, assets and payables.
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and posting entries.
• Prepare client correspondence, reports, and presentations with engagement findings.
• Collaborate with engagement team and client contacts.

Skills

Customer service

Client service

Accounting software

Tax software

Education

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

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 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.

• 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
• 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!