Accountant, Tax

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

Benefits offered by this job

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Job summary

MNP, a leading national accounting and advisory firm in Canada, is hiring an Accountant in the Tax team. You will design tax strategies within a complex regulatory framework and act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and favorable outcomes.

The role involves setting up client files, researching implications of tax laws, and collaborating with engagement teams to build strong client relationships across diverse industries. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration with accounting or finance focus.
• CPA PEP prerequisites required or in progress upon start of employment.
• Experience in tax or accounting office is an asset.
• Experience with accounting software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of Canadian Income Tax Act and related legislation.
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses; manage multiple files.
• Research tax issues and determine potential implications.
• Collect and analyze financial and tax data.
• Prepare tax returns for various entities and communicate findings to clients.
• Collaborate with engagement team and build client relationships.
• Contribute to process improvements and utilize internal programs.

Skills

Customer service

Client service

Agriculture business understanding

Education

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

CPA PEP prerequisites (upon employment)

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

• Develop technical skills in areas such as: tax reorganizations such as capital dividend elections, section 85 rollovers, purifications, and corporation reorganizations
• Develop and apply knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and related legislation
• Set‑up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files simultaneously
• 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 personal, corporate, and trust tax filings
• 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

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 tax or accounting related office experience is considered an asset
• Customer service and/or client service experience is considered an asset
• Experience in and/or understanding of Agriculture business is considered an asset
• Experience working with accounting and tax software is 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. 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!