Co-op Student, Assurance and Accounting

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Join MNP in Kamloops as a Co-op Student in Assurance and Accounting, January to August 2027. This role offers hands-on experience in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax while applying IFRS, GAAP and ASPE and coordinating client files. You will develop client relationships, prepare financial statements and contribute to improvements in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. The ideal candidate is pursuing a commerce or business degree with accounting or finance emphasis, aiming for CPA PEP prerequisites, and has accounting office or customer service experience and comfort with accounting software. Apply in one document with resume, cover letter and transcript; salary range $42,000 to $46,000; travel flexibility and diversity are valued.

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 an Co-op student starting in January 2027 until August 2027 in our Kamloops office. 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 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

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

MyRewards@MNP 

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more! The annual salary range for this position is $42,000 - $46,000. Individual compensation is commensurate with sill set, relevant experience, and education.

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!