Accountant, Assurance and Accounting

MNP; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

4% pension matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Perks and discounts

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day

Job summary

MNP is seeking an Accountant to join our Assurance & Accounting team in Canada. You will help deliver compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping, and tax engagements for diverse clients.

The role involves preparing financial statements, reports, and client communications, with travel as needed and collaboration across engagement teams. Ideal candidates hold a commerce/business degree and are enrolled in CPA PEP, with 1–2 years of accounting experience and proficiency in GAAP/IFRS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred).
• Enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
• 1 to 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, SEC and IFRS.
• Experience with accounting and tax software is preferred.
• Written and verbal English language skills, with French considered an asset.

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 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
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills

1–2 years exp

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

SEC knowledge

English proficiency

French asset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major)

CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) enrollment

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Details

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 impact with our Assurance & Accounting team as an 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 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
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)
• Enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)
• 1 to 2 years of relevant accounting experience
• Working 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 is preferred
• Written and verbal English language skills, with French considered an asset

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.

• 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 range for this position is: $45,000 to $65,000.

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!