Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting

Job summary

The Senior Accountant will conduct audit, compilation, review, and tax engagements while managing multiple client files simultaneously. They are also responsible for preparing financial reports, investigating discrepancies, and mentoring junior team members.

Job details

Make an impact with our Assurance & Accounting 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. 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 audit, compilation, review, bookkeeping and tax engagements * Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses; manage multiple files simultaneously and conduct inventory counts * Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition and payroll walk-through with clients * Summarize clients’ current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports * Assess and assure appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses * Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports * Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts * Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights * Develop effective working relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members * Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities * Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary Skills and Experience * CPA designation * 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience * Extensive knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) * Experience working with accounting and tax software * Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles 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 range for this position is: $65000 - $95000 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! Future/Current Opportunity: Current

What you’ll do

The Senior Accountant will conduct audit, compilation, review, and tax engagements while managing multiple client files simultaneously. They are also responsible for preparing financial reports, investigating discrepancies, and mentoring junior team members.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CPA designation and possess 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience. Extensive knowledge of ASPE and GAAP, along with proficiency in accounting and tax software, is required.

Benefits

• Generous base pay
• Vacation time
• 4 paid personal days
• 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
• Flexible dress code

Listed skills

• Audit · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Audit
• Compilation
• Review
• Bookkeeping
• Tax engagements
• Financial reporting
• Balance sheet preparation
• Profit and loss statements
• Audit evidence assessment
• Chart of accounts
• Technical report writing
• Client relationship management
• Mentoring
• Business development
• ASPE
• GAAP
• Mentorship
• Presentations
• Accounts Payable
• Business Strategies
• Coaching
• Auditing
• Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
• Business Development
• Mental Health
• Information Gathering
• Financial Statements
• Accounting
• Discounts And Allowances
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Accounts Receivable
• Disabilities
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Public Accounting
• Balance Sheet
• Tax Compliance Software
• Business Advisory
• Capital Assets
• Development Aid
• Tax Software
• Accounting Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Accountant/Accounting Manager
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

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