Summer Articling Accountant

MNP; Camrose; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

Job summary

MNP in Canada is seeking a Summer Articling Accountant to join our Assurance & Accounting team in Alberta. You’ll develop core accounting skills, contribute to client deliverables, and support engagement teams across a variety of mid-market projects.

This paid program offers hands-on experience, CPA pathway exposure, and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. Applicants are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration with accounting/finance focus, and are working

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration with accounting/finance focus.
• Working toward CPA Professional Education Program prerequisites.
• Previous accounting office experience is an asset.
• Customer service experience is an asset.
• Experience with accounting software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Develop and apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and ASPE.
• Set up files for new clients and manage multiple files.
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset acquisition/disposition and payroll walkthrough with clients.
• Summarize financial status by preparing balance sheets, P&L and related reports.
• Assess appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, assets and payables.
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries and documents.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, client summaries and presentations.
• Collaborate with engagement team and build client relationships.
• Contribute to process improvements using MNP internal programs.

Skills

Accounting basics

IFRS/GAAP/ASPE knowledge

Client service

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's in Commerce or Finance

CPA PEP prerequisites in progress

Office accounting experience

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 Articling Accountant. 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 reportsEstablish 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

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!

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!