Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting / Comptable principal(e), Certification et comptabilité

About the position

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 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 compilation, review, audit, 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

Requirements

  • CPA designation
  • 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience
  • Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Experience working with accounting and tax software
  • Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles

Benefits

  • 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
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