Intern or Co-op Student, Assurance and Accounting (Winter 2028)

ACCA Careers; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

MNP University

Dress For Your Day

Social events

Job summary

MNP on Vancouver Island is offering an internship in Assurance & Accounting. You will develop skills across compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax while supporting client engagements and learning IFRS/GAAP/ASPE.

The role emphasizes teamwork, practical experience, and exposure to diverse clients. Competitive base pay is provided, with opportunities for professional growth and flexible travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration with accounting/finance emphasis.
• Pursuing prerequisites for CPA PEP.
• Previous accounting office experience is an asset.
• Customer service experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and ASPE.
• Set-up files for new clients and manage multiple files.
• Conduct payroll walk-through with clients in a professional manner.
• Summarize financial status with balance sheets and P&L statements.
• Assess audit evidence for expenses, revenues, assets and payables.
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and posting entries.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and client summaries.
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build client relationships.
• Contribute to process improvements using internal systems.
• Maintain flexibility to travel as necessary.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration with accounting/finance emphasis

CPA PEP prerequisites in progress

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

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.

Job Details

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 Intern. 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

Vancouver Island@MNP

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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, MNP University, a flexible 'Dress For Your Day' environment, firm sponsored social events and more!
The annual salary for this position is $46,000.

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!