Co-op Student, Assurance and Accounting

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 Student starting in January until August 2025. 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.

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 sheets, 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 the 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.