Co-op Accountant (May 2026)

ENGINEERINGUK; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Co-op Accountant, where your passion for finance meets purpose. This role offers the opportunity to develop essential skills in accounting, including audits, bookkeeping, and financial reporting. You'll work closely with clients to provide tailored financial insights, enabling them to make informed decisions. This position is ideal for those pursuing a degree in commerce or business administration, and it promises a rewarding experience in a supportive environment. If you are eager to learn and make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in commerce or business administration with a focus on accounting.
• Experience in customer service or accounting roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in audits, bookkeeping, and tax.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for clients.
• Collaborate with clients and engage in process improvements.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Customer Service

Financial Reporting

Technical Skills Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Business Administration

CPA Professional Education Program prerequisites

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

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Sector: Finance and Accounts
Role: Professional
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

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 a Co-op 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.

This opportunity is for a Co-op term, beginning May 2026 until August 2026.

When applying, please submit your resume, cover letter, transcript and other applicable forms, as necessary, in 1 document.

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