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What are the typical responsibilities and learning opportunities for an account payable intern?

As an Accounts Payable Intern, you will primarily assist with processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and ensuring timely payments to suppliers. This role often involves learning to use accounting software, maintaining accurate records, and supporting month-end closing processes. You'll also collaborate with other finance team members and may have the chance to interact with external vendors, providing valuable exposure to real-world accounting operations. The internship is a great opportunity to develop foundational skills in finance, gain hands-on experience, and build professional relationships that can support your future career growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an account payable intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Account Payable Intern, you need a foundation in accounting principles, attention to detail, and basic proficiency in mathematics, often supported by current enrollment in a finance or accounting program. Familiarity with accounting software such as SAP or QuickBooks and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are typically required. Strong organizational skills, reliability, and effective communication help you manage deadlines and collaborate with team members. These skills ensure accurate processing of invoices, timely payments, and support overall financial integrity within the organization.

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Intern or Co-op, Assurance and Accounting - January 2027

MNP

Lethbridge, AB

Full-time

PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

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 or Intern starting in January 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. 

When applying, please submit your resume, cover letter, transcript and other applicable forms, as necessary, into 1 PDF. Deadline to apply is Sunday, September 27th. 

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, 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!

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