Articling Accountant

Job Summary

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax, and business advisory firm in Canada. We are seeking an Articling Accountant to join our Assurance and Accounting team.

About the Role

As an Articling Accountant, you will have the opportunity to develop technical skills in areas such as compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping, and tax. You will work with a diverse team of professionals to provide comprehensive, tailored financial information to clients.

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

Requirements

• 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

About MNP

MNP is a proud Canadian company that provides business strategies and solutions to clients across the country. We are a team of entrepreneurial professionals who are dedicated to exceeding our clients' unique needs in a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape.