Accountant, Tax

ACCA Careers; Mitchell; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian accounting firm is looking for an Accountant to join their Tax team. The successful candidate will prepare CDA calculations, estate returns, and assist with CRA inquiries. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration and be enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program. This position offers generous rewards and supports a balanced lifestyle.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

Firm sponsored social events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of CDA calculations and filings.
• Preparation of estate and trust returns (T3s), family trusts file preparation, and T5s.
• Assisting with tax planning and implementation of tasks.
• Drafting and submitting responses to CRA inquiries and requests.
• Supporting the preparation of T1 and T2 returns, as needed.
• Scanning and organizing paperwork to reduce clutter and improve workflow.
• Preparing organizational charts to streamline association reviews by managers.
• Assisting with quick-turnaround tasks such as incorporations and election forms.
• Completing first review of draft legal documents instead of managers.

Skills

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

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

Job description

Overview

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

• Preparation of CDA calculations and filings.
• Preparation of estate and trust returns (T3s), family trusts file preparation, and T5s.
• Assisting with tax planning and implementation of tasks.
• Drafting and submitting responses to CRA inquiries and requests.
• Supporting the preparation of T1 and T2 returns, as needed.
• Scanning and organizing paperwork to reduce physical clutter and improve workflow.
• Preparing organizational charts to streamline association reviews by managers
• Assisting with quick-turnaround tasks such as incorporations, reporting memos, election forms and ad hoc tax projects.
• Complete first review of draft legal documents instead of managers.

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

Rewards and Diversity

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!

Diversity and Inclusion

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!

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