Co-op Accountant (University Students)

Mnp; Regina; On-site; CAD 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous base pay

vacation time

4 paid personal days

group pension with 4% matching

voluntary savings products

bonus programs

flexible benefits

mental health resources

access to perks and discounts

professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day environment

firm sponsored social events

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Co-op Accountant to join our Assurance & Accounting team starting January 2027 for either a 4 or 8 month term. You will develop technical skills across compilations, reviews, audits, and tax while applying IFRS/GAAP/ASPE knowledge in real client scenarios.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a commerce/accounting degree with CPA prep plans and prior office or customer service experience. This role offers strong learning, client exposure and potential for future opportunities at MNP.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting major).
• Working towards CPA PEP prerequisites.
• Previous office experience is an asset.
• Customer service experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Apply IFRS, GAAP, and ASPE knowledge in practice.
• Set up files for new clients and manage multiple files.
• Handle accounts payable/receivable, payroll walks with clients.
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements and related reports.
• Review discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and posting entries.
• Prepare client correspondence and engagement summaries.
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build relationships.
• Contribute to process improvements using MNP systems.
• Travel flexibly as needed.

Skills

Accounting major

CPA PEP prep

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's in Commerce

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.

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

• 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!