Co-op Accountant, Assurance and Accounting (January 2027)

Job summary

Develop accounting and assurance skills by supporting compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping, tax work, financial reporting, and client walkthroughs. Manage client files, assess audit evidence, investigate discrepancies, prepare reports and correspondence, and collaborate with engagement teams and clients.

Job details

Job details 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 Co-op Accountant. 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. When applying, please submit your resume, cover letter, transcript and other applicable forms, as necessary, in 1 document. 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 Completion of, or working towards, a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred) Completion of, or working towards, prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) upon commencement of employment 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 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! The annual salary range for this position is: $45,000 - $65,000 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! For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

What you’ll do

Develop accounting and assurance skills by supporting compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping, tax work, financial reporting, and client walkthroughs. Manage client files, assess audit evidence, investigate discrepancies, prepare reports and correspondence, and collaborate with engagement teams and clients.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed or be working toward a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration, preferably with an accounting or finance major, and be completing or working toward CPA PEP prerequisites. Accounting office experience, customer or client service experience, and familiarity with accounting and tax software are considered assets.

Benefits

• Vacation Time • Four Paid Personal Days • Group Pension Plan With 4% Matching • Voluntary Savings Products • Bonus Programs • Flexible Benefits • Mental Health Resources • Perks And Discounts • Professional Development Assistance • MNP University • Flexible Dress For Your Day Environment • Firm-Sponsored Social Events

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Financial Reconciliation · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial Reporting
• Compilations
• Reviews
• Audits
• Bookkeeping
• Tax
• IFRS
• GAAP
• ASPE
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Payroll
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Audit Evidence Assessment
• Financial Reconciliation
• Client Service

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting