Co-op Accountant — IFRS/GAAP Skills & Client Impact (4 months)

MNP; Kingston; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Co-op Accountant for a 4-month term from January 2027 to April 2027 in Kingston, Ontario. You will support the Assurance & Accounting team with essential accounting tasks, develop practical skills, and gain exposure to IFRS/GAAP/ASPE in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration, with CPA PEP prerequisites in view. Prior accounting or client service experience is an asset, as is familiarity with accounting

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in areas such as: compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Develop and apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and/or 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 walkthroughs with clients.
• 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

Customer service

Client relations

Attention to detail

Education

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

CPA PEP prerequisites expected upon start

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

Job description

MNP is seeking a Co-op Accountant for a 4-month term from January 2027 to April 2027 in Kingston, Ontario. You will support the Assurance & Accounting team with essential accounting tasks, develop practical skills, and gain exposure to IFRS/GAAP/ASPE in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration, with CPA PEP prerequisites in view. Prior accounting or client service experience is an asset, as is familiarity with accounting