Summer Accountant (University Students)

MNP; Estevan; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension with 4% match

Professional development assistance

Flexible Dress For Your Day

MNP University

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Summer Accountant in Estevan, Saskatchewan, from May 2027 through August 2027. You will develop your technical skills across compilations, audits, bookkeeping and tax while supporting client engagements.

You'll learn IFRS/GAAP/ASPE principles, prepare financial statements, and collaborate with client teams. This paid summer program emphasizes professional development and practical accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree with accounting focus.
• Prerequisites for CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) trail.
• Previous office experience is an asset.
• Customer service experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Learn IFRS/GAAP/ASPE concepts applicable to clients.
• Set up client files and manage multiple engagements.
• Assist with receivables/payables, payroll walkthroughs, and reports.

Skills

Accounting basics

Team collaboration

Communication skills

CPA track prep

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration (accounting major)

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

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 a Summer Accountant beginning May 2027 until August 2027. 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 major)
• Working towards prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)
• Previous related office experience is considered an asset
• Customer service and/or client service experience 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, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible Dress For Your Day environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

• generous base pay
• vacation time
• 4 paid personal days
• a group pension plan with 4% matching
• voluntary savings products
• bonus programs
• flexible benefits
• mental health resources
• exclusive access to perks and discounts
• professional development assistance
• MNP University
• a flexible Dress For Your Day environment
• firm sponsored social events

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!