Co-op Accountant (January-April 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Discounts & perks

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day

Social events

Job summary

MNP LLP is seeking an Accountant to join our Assurance & Accounting team in Canada. You will provide tailored financial information to help clients make informed decisions and support engagement activities.

The role develops expertise in IFRS/GAAP/ASPE, payroll, tax and audits, with opportunities for professional growth and occasional travel. Collaborative, client‑facing work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration; accounting/finance preferred.
• Pursuit of CPA PEP prerequisites.
• Previous accounting office experience is an asset.
• Customer/client service experience is an asset.
• Experience with accounting software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in areas such as: compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax
• Develop and apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and ASPE
• Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files and conduct inventory counts
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition and payroll walk-through with clients
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, P&L and other reports
• Assess audit evidence for expenses, revenues, assets and prepaid expenses
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts
• Contribute to development of new ideas to improve work processes using MNP internal programs
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Education

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

CPA PEP prerequisites upon commencement of employment

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!