Articling Accountant

Job Opportunity

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada, providing business strategies and solutions to clients. 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 also have the chance to develop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE).

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in areas such as compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax
• Develop and apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and/or 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, providing business strategies and solutions to clients. We are entrepreneurial to our core, with a talented team of professionals who are dedicated to exceeding clients' unique needs.