Co-op Accountant (January-April 2027)

Mnp Llp; Lindsay; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

Personal days

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Perks and discounts

Professional development

MNP University

Dress For Your Day

Social events

Job summary

MNP in Canada is seeking an Accountant to join our Assurance & Accounting team. You will work on compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax to deliver tailored financial information for clients.

You will develop IFRS/GAAP/ASPE knowledge, prepare financial statements, and collaborate with clients and engagement teams. The firm emphasizes an entrepreneurial culture and offers growth opportunities within a leading national firm.

Qualifications

• Completion of or working towards a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting/finance preferred).
• Experience in customer service or client service is an asset.
• Experience with accounting and tax software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Apply IFRS, GAAP and ASPE knowledge in practice.
• Set up files for new clients and manage multiple files.
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset acquisition/disposition and payroll walkthroughs with clients.
• Summarize financial status with balance sheets and P/L statements.
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and posting entries.
• Prepare engagement correspondence, reports, client summaries and presentations.
• Collaborate with the client engagement team and build relationships.
• Contribute to process improvements and travel as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Accounting 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 assets

The annual salary range for this position is $45,000 - $65,000.

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
• 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

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!