Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting - Audit

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, live balanced lifestyles and make time for FUN. We are one firm, one team, collaborating to support you wherever you want to take your career.

Join the momentum. We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant for our growing Assurance and Accounting - Audit team. Delivering quality in everything we do, MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. Our Assurance and Accounting team is committed to providing meaningful and reliable financial information that ensures our clients are always well protected and positioned.

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Responsibilities

• Conduct public and private audit engagements as well as review engagements
• Review financial statements and corresponding notes
• Apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
• Investigate and correct discrepancies/ irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
• Respond to client questions and queries
• Raise identified technical issues with manager or engagement partner
• Update manager or engagement partner on the progress of engagements
• Vouch and assess appropriateness of audit evidence
• Clearly document evidence from testing and conclusions made
• Complete bank and other account reconciliations
• Prepare professional correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts and highlights resulting from the client engagement
• Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
• Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
• Work with accounting software and provide support to clients
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• 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
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop your accounting and assurance knowledge
• Study for CPA while working; effectively manage both work and studies

Skills and Experience

• 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 to 4 years of relevant work experience in public accounting
• Extensive knowledge of and experience working with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE), and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Caseware is beneficial
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Some travel may be required

MY REWARDS @ MNP

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!