Accountant, Domestic Tax

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Join the momentum. We are seeking an Accountant for our growing Domestic Tax team to join our team in September 2021. Providing the highest level of excellence, MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. Our Tax team works with individuals and organizations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, providing comprehensive strategies that minimize risk, meet tax compliance and reporting requirements, reduce costs and maximize returns.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the completion of tax engagements by computing taxes owed, preparing personal and corporate tax returns (and other compliance slips), preparing year-end tax forms (T4s/T5s), calculating and reviewing share capital, and ensuring compliance with government standards
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
• Prepare journal entries and provide bookkeeping services as required by clients
• Participate in the review legal documents such as articles of incorporation, purchase agreements and amalgamation agreements and advise clients and engagement managers/partners appropriately
• Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address client tax compliance issues
• Assist in the preparation of correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts and highlights resulting from the client engagement
• Investigate and correct discrepancies/ irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
• Raise identified technical issues with manager or engagement partner
• Update manager or engagement partner on the progress of engagements
• Develop and apply knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and related legislation
• Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas and deadlines
• Liaise and correspond professionally with clients, colleagues and the firm leadership team
• Work with accounting software and provide support to clients
• Develop and maintain relationships with client management
• Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Raise awareness of MNP at community events
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop accounting taxation knowledge
• Study for CPA while working; effectively manage both work and studies

Skills and Experience

• Successfully obtaineda Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting or Finance major preferred)
• Enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)
• 1 to3 years of accounting related experience in public accounting or tax services
• Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Profile, Quickbooks and Simply Accounting is preferred
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Some travel may be required

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!

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