Senior Accountant, External Financial Advisory Services

Job summary

Assess clients’ accounting systems and practices, develop tailored capacity-building plans, and support financing, system implementation, and chart-of-accounts initiatives. Provide hands-on accounting training, assist with audit preparation and finance policies, and communicate project updates to management and leadership.

Job details

Job Details Description 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 within our Indigenous Services 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 provide comprehensive, tailored financial information that enables clients to make informed decisions with confidence. Responsibilities Work closely with clients to assess their accounting systems and assist in delivering tailored capacity-building initiatives Assist with reviewing client full-cycle accounting practices to create a strategic plan for growth, capacity development, and financial literacy Support activities related to external financing, system implementations, and chart of accounts setup Deliver hands-on training in accounting functions including assisting the client with audit preparation Prepare finance policies and process maps, prepare recommended amendments as required Provide training on general matters such as payroll, GST/PST, and T4 filing Facilitate project updates to Management and Leadership Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary Skills And Experience A degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting CPA designation preferred Minimum 3 years of relevant experience Strong knowledge of accounting principles and organizational finance Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Experience working with Indigenous communities is a strong asset Vancouver Island@MNP Discover more about the unique elements and lifestyle at MNP on Vancouver Island through our team member videos, community insights and current opportunities here: https://www.mnp.ca/en/careers/the-flexibility-you-need-when-life-gets-busy. 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! The annual salary for this position is $68,000 to $90,000. Compensation is based on location, individual skills and relevant experience. 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

Assess clients’ accounting systems and practices, develop tailored capacity-building plans, and support financing, system implementation, and chart-of-accounts initiatives. Provide hands-on accounting training, assist with audit preparation and finance policies, and communicate project updates to management and leadership.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Business Administration or Accounting is required, and a CPA designation is preferred. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience, strong accounting and organizational finance knowledge, and excellent communication and relationship-building skills; experience with Indigenous communities is an asset.

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

• Communication · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Process Mapping · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting Systems Assessment
• Full-Cycle Accounting
• Capacity Building
• Financial Literacy
• External Financing
• Accounting System Implementation
• Chart Of Accounts Setup
• Audit Preparation
• Finance Policy Development
• Process Mapping
• Payroll
• GST/PST
• T4 Filing
• Project Updates
• Communication
• Relationship Building

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting