Co-op Student

Crowe MacKay; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness allowance

Paid vacation

Mentorship program

Academic assistance

Job summary

Crowe MacKay LLP in Yellowknife, NT is seeking Summer Co-op Students for May–August 2027. You will support audit, review and compilation engagements under direct supervision while developing practical accounting skills.

Ideal candidates are pursuing an undergraduate degree and aiming to enter the CPA program. You should be self-motivated, detail‑oriented, with strong communication, analytical abilities and the ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Co‑op students pursuing an undergraduate degree and aiming to enter the CPA program.
• Experience with accounting standards and familiarity with accounting and tax software is assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine accounting services under supervision for audits, reviews and compilations.
• Assist engagement teams by importing trial balances, setting up file sections and testing balances.
• Analyze and document internal controls and organizational structures.
• May be involved with bookkeeping assignments.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Analytical & problem solving

Prioritize workloads

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Caseware

Taxprep

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Position: Summer Co-op Students (3)

Location: Yellowknife NT

Term: May – August 2027

Deadline to apply: October 30th, 2026

Crowe MacKay LLP is a vibrant team of Chartered Professional Accountants with eight markets across Northern and Western Canada. We are a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial firm dedicated to fostering a diverse team that values collaboration and appreciates different perspectives and experiences. We believe strong relationships are the cornerstone to success as we strive to create innovative solutions for our clients.

Our Core Values

We Care, We Share, We Invest and We Grow!

Collectively we strive for a culture that promotes success for all. In doing so, we recognize that our professionals are more than their work. Our team has the freedom to manage their time to nurture core relationships and to pursue their passions and aspirations. We trust our team to meet their commitments in a flexible environment that fosters energy management and encourages focused work.

The Role

Co‑op students perform routine, detailed accounting services under direct supervision for various engagements including audits, reviews and compilations. Co‑op students assist engagement teams by importing trial balances, setting up file sections and testing account balance and transactions for various assertions. They analyze and document internal controls and organizational structures. Co‑op students may also be involved with bookkeeping assignments.

What You Bring

Co‑op students are short‑term contract employees who are actively pursuing an undergraduate degree and are focused on meeting the requirements needed to enter the CPA program. Successful Co‑op Students have/are:

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Analytical & problem solving skills
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet strict deadlines

Working knowledge of accounting standards, accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Taxprep, QuickBooks/Sage etc are also considered as asset.

If you have an adventurous spirit and want to be a part of a winning team – we want to hear from you.

What We Offer

We are committed to being an employer of choice where employees are excited, engaged, empowered, and eager to excel both personally and professionally. We offer a positive work environment and invest resources to support a competitive compensation/benefits package including paid vacation, health and wellness allowance and overtime. Hourly wage for Co‑op students ranges between $22 - $25/hour.

We are invested in facilitating the development of our team by creating a continuous learning environment that is supported through high-quality mentorship, academic assistance, practical experience and training.

At Crowe MacKay, we are dedicated to creating a diverse environment. We foster a barrier free work environment that’s inclusive and where our people can be themselves.

For more information, please visit our website: www.crowemackay.ca