Accountant, Assurance and Accounting (September 2025)

MNP

May 24

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Accounting & Tax
Mississauga

AI generated summary

You need a commerce or business administration degree, CPA PEP prerequisites, office experience, customer service skills, and knowledge of accounting software.
You will develop technical skills in auditing, bookkeeping and tax, apply knowledge of financial standards, prepare financial statements, investigate discrepancies, build client relationships, and contribute to process improvements at MNP. Flexibility to travel is required.

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

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

FAQs

What qualities are important for someone to succeed as an Accountant in Assurance and Accounting?

Someone in this role should be inspirational, innovative, and entrepreneurial. They should have a passion for making an impact and thrive in a changing environment.

What is the primary focus of the Assurance and Accounting team?

The primary focus of the team is to exceed clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape.

What role does an Accountant play within the Assurance and Accounting team?

An Accountant serves as a trusted advisor, providing comprehensive and tailored financial information to clients to enable them to make informed decisions with confidence.

MNP

Accounting

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1958

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. We proudly serve and respond to the needs of our clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Through partner-led engagements, we provide a collaborative, cost-effective approach to doing business and personalized strategies to help organizations succeed across the country and around the world.