Co-op Accountant (January 2027)

MNP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MNP is seeking an Accountant in Ottawa, Ontario to join their Assurance & Accounting team. The role includes developing technical skills in audits and bookkeeping while providing tailored financial information. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in commerce or business administration, preferably accounting or finance.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $50,000 to $52,000. Join a national firm that fosters innovation and supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Working towards prerequisites for CPA Professional Education Program upon employment.
• Customer service and client service experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in areas such as compilations, reviews, and audits.
• Manage multiple client files and conduct inventory counts.
• Summarize financial status by preparing balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Collaborate with client engagement teams and improve work processes.

Skills

Technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping, and tax

Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP

Ability to manage multiple client files

Customer service experience

Education

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

Prerequisites for CPA Professional Education Program

Tools

Accounting software

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 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

The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $52,000.