Co-op Accountant (University Students)

MNP; Estevan; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan (4% matching)

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day

Social events

Job summary

MNP in Saskatchewan is seeking a Co-op Accountant to begin January 2027 for 4 or 8 months. You will develop technical accounting skills across compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax while learning IFRS/GAAP/ASPE standards.

You’ll support client engagements, prepare financial reports, and collaborate with teams to improve work processes. This role offers exposure to a leading Canadian accounting and advisory firm with a strong emphasis on development, rewards, and flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting major).
• Working towards prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
• Previous related office experience is considered an asset.
• Customer service and/or client service experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Develop and apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and/or ASPE.
• Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files and counts.
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset acquisition and payroll walkthroughs with clients.
• Summarize financial status by preparing balance sheets, P&L and reports.
• Assess appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues and assets.
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting.
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports and client summaries.
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build client relationships.
• Contribute to process improvements using MNP systems.
• Maintain flexibility to travel as necessary.

Skills

Bachelor's degree (accounting major) –

CPA prerequisites

Office experience

Customer service

Education

Pursuing commerce or business admin (accounting major)

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 a Co-op Accountant beginning January 2027 for 4 or 8 Months. 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

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting major)
• Working towards prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)
• Previous related office experience is considered an asset
• Customer service and/or client service experience is considered an asset

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. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, 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!