Co-op Accountant (January-April 2027)

MNP; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Voluntary savings products

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Perks and discounts

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day flexibility

Firm sponsored social events

And more!

Job summary

MNP in Canada is seeking an Accountant to join our Assurance & Accounting team in Peterborough. You will build technical skills across compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax while applying IFRS, GAAP and ASPE principles for diverse clients. Travel flexibility and client collaboration are part of the role.

You should be pursuing CPA prerequisites, hold a relevant degree, and bring prior accounting office or client service experience; familiarity with accounting software is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting/finance major preferred).
• Pursuing CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) prerequisites on start of employment.
• Previous accounting office experience is an asset.
• Customer service or client 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.
• Apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and ASPE in practice.
• Set up files for new clients and manage multiple files, including inventory counts.
• Perform AR, AP, asset acquisitions/dispositions and payroll walkthroughs with clients.
• Prepare balance sheets, P&L and other reports to reflect current financial status.
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and posting entries.
• Prepare correspondence, client summaries and presentations of engagement findings.
• Collaborate with engagement team and build client relationships.
• Contribute to process improvements using internal tools; travel as needed.

Skills

Bachelor degree in commerce or BBA

CPA PEP prerequisites

Accounting office experience

Customer service experience

Experience with accounting/taxsoftware

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration

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

• 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
• and more!

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!