Co-op Accounting Technician, Assurance & Accounting

Job summary

The role involves assisting with compilation, review, audit, and tax engagements while maintaining accurate financial records and government filings. You will also reconcile general ledger accounts and collaborate with the client engagement team to resolve discrepancies.

Job details

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 a Co-op Accounting Technician for an 8 month term beginning January 2027 until August 2027. 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. Responsibilities * Assist with compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements * Prepare and maintain government remittances/filings, accounts receivable, expenses, accounts payable and payroll transactions * Set-up client files, assist with the completion of budgets and complete administrative planning * Perform the month-end and quarter-end close process * Maintain, monitor and reconcile GL accounts including cash, bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, intercompany and point of sale (POS)/system uploads * Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions * Communicate with the government regarding information requests, assessments and installments * Work collaboratively with the client engagement team * Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary Skills and Experience * Accounting certificate or bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is considered an asset) * Entry level to 2 years of relevant accounting experience * Experience preparing T4s and T5s and knowledge of personal and corporate tax is preferred * Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and processes 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! 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!

What you’ll do

The role involves assisting with compilation, review, audit, and tax engagements while maintaining accurate financial records and government filings. You will also reconcile general ledger accounts and collaborate with the client engagement team to resolve discrepancies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an accounting certificate or a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration. The position requires entry-level to two years of relevant accounting experience and familiarity with accounting principles.

Benefits

• Vacation time • Paid personal days • Group pension plan • Voluntary savings products • Bonus programs • Flexible benefits • Mental health resources • Professional development assistance • Dress for your day environment • Firm sponsored social events

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Auditing
• Bookkeeping
• Tax preparation
• Financial reporting
• Reconciliation
• General ledger
• Accounts receivable
• Accounts payable
• Payroll
• Government remittances
• Budgeting
• Month-end close
• Quarter-end close
• Client engagement
• Tax Software
• Planning
• Business Advisory
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Accrued Liabilities
• Bank Reconciliations
• Basic Accounting Principles
• Mental Health
• Business Administration
• Corporate Tax
• Development Aid
• Disabilities
• Discounts And Allowances
• Finance
• Financial Statements
• Innovation
• Point Of Sale
• Remittance
• Business Strategies
• Tax Compliance Software

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Administrative
• Accounting Technician
• Accounting Clerk
• Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks