Co-op, Assurance and Accounting

Mnp; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Co-op Accounting Student for an 8-month term from January 2027 to August 2027. You will develop technical skills in accounting, tax and assurance while applying IFRS/GAAP/ASPE concepts for diverse clients.

Join a Canadian firm known for entrepreneurial culture, client service excellence, and learning opportunities through rewards, development programs, and cross-functional exposure across assurance and accounting services.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration with accounting/finance major preferred.
• Pursuing prerequisites for CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
• Previous accounting-related office experience is considered an asset.
• Customer service or client service experience is considered an asset.
• Experience using accounting and tax software is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping, and tax.
• Learn IFRS/GAAP/ASPE basics and apply them to client work.
• Set up files for new clients and manage multiple files with inventory counts.
• Perform AR, AP, asset accounting and payroll reviews with clients.
• Prepare balance sheets, P&L statements and other reports.
• Assess audit evidence for expenses, revenues, assets, payables and prepaid expenses.
• Investigate discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and posting entries.
• Prepare client correspondence, reports, and presentations of findings.
• Collaborate with client teams and build relationships with client contacts.
• Contribute to process improvements using MNP systems.
• Travel flexibility as necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Accounting experience

Office experience

Education

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

CPA PEP prerequisites

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 Accounting Student for an 8 month term beginning January 2027 until August 2027. 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 or finance major is preferred)
• Working towards prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)
• 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

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
• 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
• 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!