Co-op Accountant (September 2026)

ENGINEERINGUK; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Assurance & Accounting team as a Co-op Accountant, where your passion for finance meets purpose. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your technical skills in a supportive environment, working on audits, bookkeeping, and financial reporting. As a trusted advisor, you will provide tailored financial information that empowers clients to make informed decisions. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this vibrant firm fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring every team member feels valued and respected. If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career in a thriving company, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Firm sponsored social events

Bonus program eligibility

Learning opportunities through MNP University

Flexible dress code

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Previous accounting experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in audits, bookkeeping, and tax.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for clients.
• Collaborate with the client engagement team and build relationships.

Skills

Accounting

Customer Service

Financial Reporting

Bookkeeping

Tax Preparation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration

Prerequisites for CPA Professional Education Program

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.

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.

This opportunity is for a Co-op term, beginning September 2026 until December 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

MyRewards@MNP

More than a paycheque, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards for our team members. With a focus on health and wealth, we provide an extensive list of benefits that support our unique culture and foster work-life integration.

Our MyRewards@MNP program offers benefits that allow you to thrive at work and outside of the office. Be rewarded with generous paid time off, firm sponsored social events, bonus program eligibility, exclusive access to perks and discounts, learning opportunities through MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment and more!

Company

At MNP, our opportunities are designed to channel your ambition, nurture your talent, and empower you to achieve your best, both in and away from the office. With your goals in mind, we have unique opportunities for you to find inspiration and belonging. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!

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. MNP is committed to providing accessibility and employment for people with disabilities in a manner that respects dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity. Accommodation throughout the recruitment process is available upon request by contacting [e-mail].

At MNP, inclusivity is one of our core values. We would like to celebrate the achievements of one of our own, Annie Morissette, who breaks down barriers every day and reminds us of the importance of recognising the unique talents and contributions of every member of our Firm.

Commitment to Diversity

With offices from coast to coast, our team members are as diverse as the communities where we live and work. We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our people and the various backgrounds, values, perspectives, belief systems, and abilities they bring to our Firm. We believe each team member contributes unique talents and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger.

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it at MNP. With a deep-rooted entrepreneurial culture and support for flexibility, pursuing your passions and excelling in your career can both be achieved. We’re a team of high-performing and engaged professionals who support and celebrate one another in everything we do. Join us to challenge assumptions and ensure everyone at MNP feels seen, heard, and respected.

Bringing People Together

Bringing people together from diverse backgrounds provides a wealth of perspectives, fosters collaboration, and enhances innovation for individual and collective success. We are proud to support over 17 regional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) committees, over 250 grassroots initiatives annually, and various Inclusion Networks:

• Saskatoon Professional Women’s Mentorship Group
• MNP Special Kids Group

Our aim is to engage our people to excel in everything they do. Whether that means creating unique career opportunities, offering specific training and professional development, enabling alternative work arrangements, or simply taking the time to listen, learn, and understand. Our diversity, equity, and inclusion framework is as flexible as it needs to be to ensure every angle is considered, every viewpoint is heard, and every individual feels empowered to deliver value in a way they can.

To learn about MNP’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, visit MNP.ca/diversity.