About the Role

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax, and business advisory firm in Canada. We are seeking a talented and motivated Accounting Student to join our Assurance and Accounting team for an 8-month term.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in areas such as compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping, and tax
• 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 the 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 teams 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

Requirements

• 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

About MNP

MNP is a proud Canadian company that provides business strategies and solutions. Our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.