Finance Co-op: External Advisory (Edmonton)

ACCA Careers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

generous base pay

vacation time

4 paid personal days

group pension with 4% matching

bonus programs

flexible benefits

mental health resources

perks and discounts

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Co-op Student for eight months starting January 2027 to support the External Financial Advisory team in the Edmonton Region. You will develop technical accounting skills and work on compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax, while gaining exposure to IFRS, GAAP and ASPE standards.

As a trusted advisor, you will set up client files, manage multiple engagements, and prepare financial statements and reports.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration (accounting/finance preferred).
• Prerequisites for CPA PEP.
• Accounting-related office experience is a plus.
• Customer service experience is an asset.
• Experience with accounting and tax software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Develop and apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and ASPE.
• Set up files for new clients and manage multiple files, including inventory counts.
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and payroll walkthrough with clients.
• Summarize current financial status by preparing balance sheet, P&L statements and reports.
• Assess appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, assets and prepaids.
• Review and correct discrepancies and irregularities in entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare posting entries.
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations.
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build client relationships.
• Contribute to development of new ideas to improve work processes and systems.
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Client service

Office experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration

CPA PEP prerequisites

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

Job description

MNP is seeking a Co-op Student for eight months starting January 2027 to support the External Financial Advisory team in the Edmonton Region. You will develop technical accounting skills and work on compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax, while gaining exposure to IFRS, GAAP and ASPE standards.

As a trusted advisor, you will set up client files, manage multiple engagements, and prepare financial statements and reports.