Intern or Co-op Student, Assurance & Accounting (January 2025)

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 with our Assurance & Accounting team as an Intern or Co-op Student for a four (4) month term starting in January 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. Applications for this role must be received no later than Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:59PM PST.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 countsPerform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition and payroll walk-through with clients in a professional mannerSummarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reportsAssess appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and prepaid expensesReview, 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 contactsContribute 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 assetExperience working with accounting and tax software is considered an asset