Accountant, Tax

MNP; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national accounting and business advisory firm is seeking an Accountant to join their Tax team in Southwestern Ontario. The successful candidate will develop technical skills in tax and accounting, prepare tax returns, and analyze financial data. A bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration is preferred, and experience in customer service or accounting is an asset. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (preferably accounting or finance).
• Knowledge of accounting and tax practices considered an asset.
• Customer service or client service experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in areas such as compilations, reviews, bookkeeping, and tax.
• Set up files for new clients and conduct inventory counts.
• Review, investigate, and correct discrepancies in financial entries.

Skills

Technical skills in compilations, reviews, bookkeeping and tax

Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Knowledge of Canadian Income Tax Act

Education

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

Prerequisites for CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)

Tools

Accounting and tax software

Job description

Description

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.

When applying, please submit your resume, cover letter, transcript and other applicable forms, as necessary, in 1 document.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in areas such as: compilations, reviews, bookkeeping and tax
• Develop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE), the Canadian Income Tax Act and related legislation
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files simultaneously and conduct inventory counts
• Research various tax related issues and conclude on their potential implications
• Collect and analyze relevant financial and tax data
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns for various types of entities
• 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

Qualifications

• 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 tax or 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