Accountant, Assurance and Accounting

MNP; Peace River; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MNP is Canada’s leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm. We empower our teams to deliver practical solutions and transform mid-market practices.

Join our collaborative environment as you develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax, while applying IFRS, GAAP and ASPE knowledge on diverse client files. Travel flexibility and client collaboration are encouraged as you prepare reports, balance sheets and financial statements, and build lasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting/finance major preferred).
• Pursuing CPA PEP prerequisites upon employment start.
• Previous accounting office experience is an asset.
• Customer service experience is an asset.
• Experience with accounting and tax software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax.
• Develop and apply knowledge of IFRS, GAAP and/or ASPE.
• Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files and conduct inventory counts.
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset acquisitions/dispositions and payroll walk-through with clients.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheets, P&L statements and other reports.
• Assess appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, assets and prepaid expenses.
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies in financial entries and papers.
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare posting entries.
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings.
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts.
• Contribute to new ideas to improve work processes using internal systems.
• Maintain flexibility to travel as necessary.

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration

Job 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 impac...

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.

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

• Develop technical skills in areas such as: compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax
• Develop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
• 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 in a professional manner
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports
• Assess 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
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using MNP internal programs and systems
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

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