Finance Co-op: External Advisory — Edmonton (8 months)

Mnp Llp; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Job summary

MNP is seeking a Co-op Student for External Financial Advisory in Edmonton starting January 2027. The eight-month position offers exposure to compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax while applying IFRS, GAAP and ASPE knowledge.

Assist with client files, balance sheets, and engagement reports, collaborating with the advisory team. You will develop accounting software experience, engage with clients, and support multiple engagements, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 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

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 and conduct inventory counts
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset acquisition/disposition and payroll walk-through with clients
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets and P&L statements
• Assess appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, assets and prepaid expenses
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries and reports
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports and client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Maintain flexibility to travel as necessary

Skills

Customer service

Client service

Education

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

CPA PEP prerequisites

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

MNP is seeking a Co-op Student for External Financial Advisory in Edmonton starting January 2027. The eight-month position offers exposure to compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax while applying IFRS, GAAP and ASPE knowledge.

Assist with client files, balance sheets, and engagement reports, collaborating with the advisory team. You will develop accounting software experience, engage with clients, and support multiple engagements, with travel as needed.