Articling Accountant, Assurance And Accounting (2024)

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 Articling Accountant starting in January or September 2024. 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 Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 11:59PM PDT.
Responsibilities

• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition and payroll walk-through with clients in a professional manner
• Assess appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts
• 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)
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using MNP internal programs and systems
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
• Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files simultaneously and conduct inventory counts

Skills And Experience

• Customer service and/or client service experience is considered an asset
• 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
• Completion of, or working towards, a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)
• Experience working with accounting and tax software is considered an asset

MyRewards@MNP
More than a paycheque, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards for our team members. With a focus on health and wealth, we provide an extensive list of benefits that support our unique culture and foster work-life integration.
Our MyRewards@MNP program offers benefits that allow you to thrive at work and outside of the office. Be rewarded with generous paid time off including 4 personal days, firm sponsored social events, a group pension plan with 4% matching contribution, voluntary savings products, bonus program eligibility, a wellness subsidy, health and dental benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, learning opportunities through MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment and more!