Senior Accountant, Cross Border Individual Tax

Job summary

Manage U.S. and combined U.S.-Canadian individual tax return preparation, provide cross-border income tax and estate planning support, and advise clients on tax policy, compliance, and expatriate matters. Lead client engagements, mentor junior team members, prepare technical deliverables, and contribute to process improvement and business development.

Job details

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. 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 Responsible for managing U.S. and combined U.S.-Canadian individual income tax return preparation for U.S. citizens living in Canada, U.S. residents working in Canada and Canadians working and investing in the U.S. Assist in carrying out cross-border income tax and estate planning Deliver industry and technical expertise relating to Canadian and U.S. individual income tax, social security and international tax treaties through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high-quality deliverables Participate in expatriate policy design and implementation and in expatriate compensation design and implementation Advise on Canadian and U.S. individual income tax policy and tax changes Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address client tax compliance issues Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines Lead engagement teams, developing effective relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary Skills And Experience Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred) Completion of a CPA designation; completion of CFE examination and working towards relevant practical experience requirements will also be considered 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience Working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. individual and income tax Experience working with accounting and tax software 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, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, 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! For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

What you’ll do

Manage U.S. and combined U.S.-Canadian individual tax return preparation, provide cross-border income tax and estate planning support, and advise clients on tax policy, compliance, and expatriate matters. Lead client engagements, mentor junior team members, prepare technical deliverables, and contribute to process improvement and business development.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration is required, preferably with an accounting or finance major. Candidates should have a CPA designation, or have completed the CFE and be working toward relevant practical experience requirements, along with 2–4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience and working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. individual income tax.

Benefits

• Vacation Time
• Paid Personal Days
• Group Pension Plan With 4% Matching
• Voluntary Savings Products
• Bonus Programs
• Flexible Benefits
• Mental Health Resources
• Perks And Discounts
• Professional Development Assistance
• Professional Development Programs
• Flexible Dress Code
• Firm-Sponsored Social Events

Listed skills

• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• U.S. And Canadian Individual Income Tax
• Cross-Border Tax Planning
• Estate Planning
• International Tax Treaties
• Social Security Tax
• Expatriate Policy Design
• Expatriate Compensation Design
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Return Preparation
• Issue Investigation And Resolution
• Client Relationship Management
• Engagement Team Leadership
• Coaching And Mentoring
• Business Development
• Accounting And Tax Software

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

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