Accountant

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 an Accountant. This diverse team of professionals is 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.

When applying, please submit your resume, cover letter, transcript, and other applicable forms, as necessary, in one document.

Responsibilities

1. Develop technical skills in areas such as compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping, and tax.
2. Develop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE).
3. Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files simultaneously, and conduct inventory counts.
4. Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition, and payroll walk-throughs with clients in a professional manner.
5. Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other relevant reports.
6. Assess the appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and prepaid expenses.
7. Review, investigate, and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents, and reports.
8. Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts.
9. Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries, and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts, and highlights.
10. Collaborate with the client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts.
11. Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using internal programs and systems.
12. Maintain flexibility to travel as necessary.

Skills And Experience

1. Completion of, or working towards, a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major preferred).
2. Completion of, or working towards, prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) upon employment commencement.
3. Previous accounting-related office experience is an asset.
4. Customer service and/or client service experience is an asset.
5. Experience working with accounting and tax software is an asset.

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP offers customized rewards supporting our culture and work-life balance. Benefits include 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 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!