Senior Accountant, Private Enterprise

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 Private Enterprise team as a Senior Accountant. 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 empower clients to respond to emerging trends, anticipate risk, optimize performance and enhance operational efficiency.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compilation, review, and audit engagements
• Prepare financial statements and corresponding notes
• Apply knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE) as well as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Investigate and correct discrepancies/ irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
• Raise identified technical issues with manager or engagement partner
• Vouch and assess appropriateness of audit evidence
• Clearly document evidence from testing and conclusions made
• Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
• Compute taxes owed and prepare personal and corporate tax returns (and other tax compliance slips) ensuring compliance with government standards
• Prepare year-end tax forms (T4s and T5s)
• Prepare professional correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts and highlights resulting from the client engagement
• Respond to client questions and queries
• Update manager or engagement partner on the progress of engagements
• Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
• 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
• Lead engagement teams while coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge
• Study for CPA while working; effectively manage both work and studies

Skills and Experience

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting and/or Finance major is preferred)
• Completion of CPA designation or working towards a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation; completion of CFE examination and working towards relevant practical experience requirements will also be considered
• 2 to4 years of relevant work experience in public accounting
• Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Profile, Taxprep, Quickbooks and Simply Accounting is beneficial
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Extensive knowledge of and experience working with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations (ASNPO) with a strong working knowledge of corporate and personal income taxes
• Knowledge of and experience working with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) would be considered an asset
• 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!