Accountant, Tax Co-op (May 2027)

Job summary

The Co-op Accountant will assist in delivering customized tax strategies, managing client files, and conducting financial data analysis. They will also prepare tax returns, research tax issues, and collaborate with engagement teams to provide high-quality client service.

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 Tax team as a Co-op Accountant. This diverse team of professionals delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. As a trusted advisor, you’ll design solutions for clients that meet compliance and reporting requirements, minimize risk, drive efficiencies and maximize returns. 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, bookkeeping and tax * Develop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE), the Canadian Income Tax Act and related legislation * Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files simultaneously and conduct inventory counts * Research various tax related issues and conclude on their potential implications * Collect and analyze relevant financial and tax data * Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports * Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts * Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns for various types of entities * 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 tax or 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: $45,000 - $65,000 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 Co-op Accountant will assist in delivering customized tax strategies, managing client files, and conducting financial data analysis. They will also prepare tax returns, research tax issues, and collaborate with engagement teams to provide high-quality client service.

Requirements

Candidates must be working towards a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration with a focus on accounting or finance. Applicants should also be pursuing prerequisites for the CPA Professional Education Program.

Benefits

• Vacation time • Paid personal days • Group pension plan • Matching contributions • Voluntary savings products • Bonus programs • Flexible benefits • Mental health resources • Professional development assistance • Firm sponsored social events

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Taxation
• Bookkeeping
• Financial reporting
• IFRS
• ASPE
• Canadian Income Tax Act
• Data analysis
• Client service
• Technical writing
• Tax returns
• Financial entries
• Inventory counts
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Tax Software
• Business Advisory
• Research
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Mental Health
• Business Administration
• Certified Public Accountant
• Customer Service
• Development Aid
• Disabilities
• Discounts And Allowances
• Finance
• Income Tax
• International Financial Reporting Standards
• Innovation
• Legislation
• Presentations
• Business Strategies
• Tax Compliance Software
• Tax Statistics
• Tax Returns

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Audit/Tax Accountant
• Tax Accountant
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors