Summer Accountant (University Students)

MNP; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

Vacation time

Personal days

Pension plan (4% matching)

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Perks and discounts

Development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day

Social events

Job summary

MNP Canada is seeking a Summer Accountant to join the Assurance & Accounting team from May 2027 through August 2027. You will develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax, while supporting client engagements and reporting.

As part of a proudly Canadian firm, you’ll gain experience with IFRS, GAAP and ASPE, work on multiple files, and travel as needed. CPA prerequisites encouraged, with a focus on client service and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting major).
• Pursuing prerequisites for CPA PEP admission.
• Previous 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.
• Perform AR/AP, asset rounds and payroll walkthrough with clients.
• Summarize financial status with balance sheets and P&L statements.
• Review discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Prepare engagement findings and client communications.
• Collaborate with engagement team and travel as needed.

Skills

Accounting major

CPA prerequisites in progress

Office experience

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Business Administration (Accounting)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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!