Summer Accountant (University Students)

ACCA Careers; Estevan; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 27,000; 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 access

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day environment

Firm-sponsored social events

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Summer Accountant to join its Assurance & Accounting team in Canada for May 2027 through August 2027. You will contribute to a dynamic group serving mid-market clients across a rapidly evolving financial reporting landscape.

As a trusted advisor, you will help prepare financial statements, balance sheets, and tax support while developing skills in IFRS/GAAP/ASPE and broader client service experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business with accounting emphasis.
• Pursuing prerequisites for CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
• Office experience and customer service are assets.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in areas such as compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and ASPE.
• Set up files for new clients, manage multiple files and conduct inventory counts.
• Process accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset acquisition/disposition and payroll walkthroughs for clients.

Skills

Customer service experience

Office experience

Education

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

Prerequisites for CPA PEP

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 a Summer Accountant beginning May 2027 until August 2027. This diverse team of professionals is 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

• 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!

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!