Senior Accountant, Indigenous Assurance & Accounting Services

Job summary

The role involves preparing financial statements and government reports for Indigenous communities and organizations. The Senior Accountant will also ensure audit readiness, correct financial discrepancies, and mentor junior team members.

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. Make an impact with our Indigenous Services team a Senior Accountant. This diverse team of professionals works with more than 250 Indigenous peoples, groups and organizations across Canada and shares a passion for learning and understanding their history, culture and contributions to our country. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide expertise to empower Indigenous communities, organizations, businesses and individuals in navigating a dynamic social, political and economic environment. Responsibilities Summarize clients’ current financial status by collecting information and preparing periodic balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports Assist client with government required reporting Assess and assure appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses Work with Indigenous Services Canada and other funders to gather requirements and help clients stay on track with reporting Support audit readiness by organizing documents, sharing best practices, and connecting with external auditors when needed 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 Experience working with First Nations communities considered an asset Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Not-For-Profit accounting standards, and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) 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 $50,000 - $80,000. 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!

What you’ll do

The role involves preparing financial statements and government reports for Indigenous communities and organizations. The Senior Accountant will also ensure audit readiness, correct financial discrepancies, and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

Candidates must have a CPA designation and 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience. Proficiency in GAAP, PSAS, and Not-For-Profit accounting standards 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 • Perks and discounts • Professional development assistance • MNP University • Flexible dress code • Firm sponsored social events

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• CPA designation
• Public accounting
• GAAP
• Not-For-Profit accounting standards
• Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)
• Accounting software
• Tax software
• Financial reporting
• Audit readiness
• Business development
• Client relationship management
• Mentoring
• Financial analysis
• Chart of accounts management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Government & Public Sector