Summer Articling Accountant - CPA Path & Growth

MNP; Olds; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day

Job summary

MNP is actively seeking a Summer Articling Accountant to join our Assurance & Accounting team in Canada. You will help deliver tailored financial information to clients, support audits, and assist in tax and accounting projects.

The role emphasizes building technical accounting skills, working toward CPA PEP prerequisites, and collaborating with client teams across engagements. A flexible, entrepreneurial culture supports development and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration with accounting/finance focus.
• Pursuing CPA PEP prerequisites for professional education.
• Previous accounting office experience is an asset.
• Customer service or client service experience is an asset.
• Experience with accounting and tax software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Learn IFRS, GAAP and ASPE concepts and apply them.
• Set up client files and manage multiple engagements.
• Perform AR/AP, asset activity and payroll walkthroughs with clients.
• Summarize financial status with balance sheets and income statements.
• Assess audit evidence appropriateness for expenses and revenues.
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Prepare client communications, reports and engagement summaries.
• Collaborate with engagement team and client contacts.
• Contribute to improving work processes using MNP tools and systems.
• Maintain willingness to travel as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Client service

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Education

Bachelors in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major preferred)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

MNP is actively seeking a Summer Articling Accountant to join our Assurance & Accounting team in Canada. You will help deliver tailored financial information to clients, support audits, and assist in tax and accounting projects.

The role emphasizes building technical accounting skills, working toward CPA PEP prerequisites, and collaborating with client teams across engagements. A flexible, entrepreneurial culture supports development and travel as needed.