Accountant, Tax (September 2025)

ACCA Careers; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian national accounting firm seeks an Accountant for their Tax team. You will support client compliance and reporting through technical accounting skills, the preparation of tax returns, and developing strategies within a diverse team. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in accounting or finance and possess related office experience. Join a culture that thrives on innovation and diversity, with a focus on high-potential earnings and tailored employee rewards.

Benefits

Generous base pay

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

Firm-sponsored social events

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration, preferably accounting or finance.
• Working towards CPA PEP prerequisites.
• Previous tax or accounting office experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in bookkeeping, tax, and international financial reporting standards.
• Prepare tax returns for various entities and correct discrepancies in financial entries.
• Collect and analyze tax data while managing multiple client files.

Skills

Technical skills

Customer service

Client service

Accounting and tax software

Education

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

Prerequisites for CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)

Job description

Job Details

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.

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
  
  

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 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@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!

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