Co-op Student, International Tax (4 month)
- Recruiter
- MNP
- Location
- Toronto-ON-CA
- Salary
- Customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration
- Posted
- 26 Nov 2021
- Closes
- 08 Dec 2021
- Ref
- 2021-10398
- Job role
- Accountant, Compliance/risk, Tax
- Contract type
- Interim
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry level, Graduate scheme, Internship
IT STARTS HERE.
At MNP we pride ourselves on being different – it’s our entrepreneurial drive that sets us apart. It’s the same drive that’s helped us become Canada’s fastest growing national firm. We foster collaboration, value your ideas, promote based on talent and make time for FUN. We are one firm, one team,collaboratingto provide you with the coaching, mentoring and feedback required to launch your career.
Be part of the momentum. We are currently seeking a Co-op Student for our International Corporate Tax team in our Toronto office for a 4-month work term beginning January 2022 until April 2022. Delivering quality in everything we do, 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.
When applying, please submit your resume, cover letter, transcript and other applicable forms, as necessary, in one (1) document.
ROLE @ MNPPerformance Expectations
- Develop technical skills in areas such as corporate income tax compliance, tax accounting, tax research and writing
- Develop and apply knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and related legislation
- Research various tax related issues and conclude on their potential implications
- Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files simultaneously and conduct inventory counts
- Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
- 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 ensuring compliance with government standards for various types of entities; profit, not-for-profit, partnerships and trusts
- Perform on all sections of a client file and ensure documentation
- Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts and highlights resulting from the client engagement
- Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry through experiential learning with clients
- Liaise and correspond professionally with clients, colleagues and the firm leadership team
- Learn about key financial systems of clients and how to analyze risk
- Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address client tax compliance issues
- Raise identified client issues that need to be addressed with managers and engagement partners
- Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using MNP internal programs and systems
- Raise awareness of MNP through discussions at community events including client and company sponsored functions
- Attend internal MNP courses to further develop tax and accounting knowledge
Credentials
- Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting or Finance major preferred)
- Previous tax or accounting related office experience is an asset
- Customer service and/or client service experience is desirable
- Experience working with, or exposure to, tax and accounting software such as Caseware, Profile, Quickbooks and Simply Accounting is beneficial
- Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Some travel may be required
Core Competencies and Personal Characteristics
- Integrity– professional whose honesty, integrity, confidentiality and high ethical standards contributes to effective leadership and optimal business relationships
- Energy– displays enthusiasm, optimism, drive and passion while maintaining a high level of productivity and a balanced lifestyle
- Diversity– understands the importance of different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and is respectful of individual differences
- Communication– effectively expresses ideas and conveys information in business writing, conversations and interactions with others
- Client Service Excellence– understands the importance of quality client service by being courteous, responding to client requests in a timely manner and monitoring satisfaction
- Teamwork & Relationship Development– works collaboratively with team members in order to achieve a common goal and develops, maintains and strengthens relationships with others, both inside and outside the Firm
- Accountability– takes responsibility for one’s own performance by setting clear goals and tracking progress against those goals; is highly organized and uses personal judgement and decision making
- Flexibility– effectively manages multiple assignments, adapts to changing priorities and is able to work independently or as part of a team
Our Firm encourages a balanced lifestyle and offers competitive pay that suits the way our team members work and play!
MNP proudly serves and responds 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, with innovative strategies to help organizations succeed across the country and around the world.
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.