Edmonton Assurance & Accounting Co-op: Impact & Growth

MNP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 17,000 - 23,000; 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

Perks and discounts access

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress for Your Day environment

Firm sponsored social events

Job summary

MNP in Edmonton is seeking a Co-op Student for eight months starting January 2027 to support Assurance & Accounting services in the Edmonton Region. You will assist with compilations, audits, and tax work while learning IFRS/GAAP/ASPE and client file setup.

The role emphasizes developing technical accounting skills, client collaboration, and exposure to financial reporting in a dynamic environment. Travel flexibility is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting/finance major preferred).
• Pursuing CPA PEP prerequisites if starting employment.
• Previous accounting office experience is a plus.
• Customer service experience is a plus.
• Experience with accounting and tax software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in areas such as: compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax
• Develop and apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and 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
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing financial statements
• Assess audit evidence for expenses, revenues, assets and prepaids
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare posting entries
• Prepare correspondence, reports, client summaries and presentations
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build client relationships
• Contribute to developing new ideas to improve work processes using internal systems
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills

Customer service

Client service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

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

CPA Professional Education Program prerequisites (PEP) considered

Job description

MNP in Edmonton is seeking a Co-op Student for eight months starting January 2027 to support Assurance & Accounting services in the Edmonton Region. You will assist with compilations, audits, and tax work while learning IFRS/GAAP/ASPE and client file setup.

The role emphasizes developing technical accounting skills, client collaboration, and exposure to financial reporting in a dynamic environment. Travel flexibility is expected as needed.