Accountant, Tax (September 2025)

MNP; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MNP's dynamic Tax team as an Accountant in Waterloo. This role combines technical skill development, client interaction, and collaboration to deliver customized tax solutions. Perfect for students pursuing their CPA with impactful responsibilities that align with practical experience and compliance needs.

Benefits

Generous base pay

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in commerce/business with accounting or finance major preferred.
• Tax or accounting-related office experience considered an asset.
• Customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in compilations, bookkeeping, and tax.
• Prepare tax returns and compute taxes owed for various entities.
• Analyze financial and tax data, correcting discrepancies.

Skills

Customer service

Client service

Bookkeeping

Research

Education

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

Prerequisites for admission into CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)

Tools

Accounting and tax software

Job description

Job Details

Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how wedescribe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and joina culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Tax team as an Accountant. This diverse teamof professionals delivers customized tax strategies within a complex anddynamic regulatory framework. As a trusted advisor, you’ll designsolutions for clients that meet compliance and reporting requirements,minimize risk, drive efficiencies and maximize returns. This opportunityis for either a 4 or 8 month term beginning in September 2025, based inthe Waterloo office.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions,we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm inCanada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team memberstranscend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transformingmid-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 ReportingStandards (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 andpresentations 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 improvework processes while effectively using MNP internal programs andsystems
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)
• Working towards prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)
• 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

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offercustomized rewards that support our unique culture and a balancedlifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will berewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, agroup pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonusprograms, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive accessto perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNPUniversity, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsoredsocial events and more!

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences.We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifyingtheir potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people withdisabilities to apply!

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.