Accountant, Tax

Mnp Llp; Canada; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MNP, a leading Canadian accounting, tax and business advisory firm, seeks an Accountant for its Tax team. You’ll design tax strategies within a complex regulatory framework and advise clients to meet compliance and reporting requirements while maximizing returns.

This role involves preparing personal and corporate tax returns, year-end forms, and collaborating with clients and government agencies. Travel as needed is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major preferred).
• Enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
• 1–2 years of relevant public accounting or tax services experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing tax engagements by computing taxes owed and preparing personal and corporate tax returns.
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses.
• Review articles of incorporation, purchase agreements and amalgamation agreements.
• Evaluate policies and advise on tax changes; develop proactive tax strategies.
• Identify issues and discuss resolutions with managers or engagement partners.
• Correspond with clients and government agencies on tax compliance issues.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and client summaries outlining engagement findings.
• Collaborate with client teams and travel as needed.

Skills

CPA PEP enrollment

Public accounting experience

Canadian tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

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 impact with our Tax team as an Accountant. This diverse team of professionals delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. As a trusted advisor, you’ll design solutions for clients that meet compliance and reporting requirements, minimize risk, drive efficiencies and maximize returns.

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

• Assist in the completion of tax engagements by computing taxes owed, preparing personal and corporate tax returns (and other compliance slips), preparing year-end tax forms (T4s/T5s), calculating and reviewing share capital
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
• Review legal documents such as articles of incorporation, purchase agreements and amalgamation agreements
• Evaluate existing business processes and policies and advise on policy and tax changes; developing proactive tax strategies that make effective use of business opportunities and ensure businesses are run effectively
• Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions
• Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address client tax compliance issues
• Assist in the preparation of 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
• 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 public accounting or tax services experience
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act
• Experience working with accounting and tax software is preferred

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 $45,000 - $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!