Co-op Student, Assurance and Accounting - January 2028

MNP; Prince George; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Co-op student for January 2028 through August 2028 in our Prince George office. You will develop technical accounting skills across compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax while learning IFRS, GAAP and ASPE standards.

You will set up client files, assist with financial reporting, and engage with clients under supervision. The role offers travel flexibility and opportunities to contribute to client engagements as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major preferred).
• Working toward 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Learn IFRS, GAAP and ASPE standards relevant to engagements.
• Set up files for new clients and manage multiple files, with inventory counts.
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll walk-through and related tasks.
• Prepare financial reports including balance sheets and income statements.
• Assess audit evidence and review discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare postings to accounts.
• Prepare engagement correspondence, client summaries and presentations.
• Collaborate with engagement team and maintain client relationships.
• Contribute ideas to improve work processes using internal programs and systems.
• Maintain flexibility to travel as necessary.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in commerce

Accounting or finance major

CPA PEP prerequisites

Customer service experience

Accounting software experience

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 an Co-op student starting in January 2028 until August 2028 in our Prince George office. 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. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, bonus programs, exclusive access to perks and discounts, MNP University, a flexible 'Dress For Your Day' environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

The annual salary range for this position is $45,000 - $48,000.

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!