Accounting Technician, Tax

MNP; Brockville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay with 4% pension match

Vacation time

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day

Job summary

MNP is seeking an Accounting Technician to support tax engagements and bookkeeping for clients in Canada. You will compute taxes owed, prepare personal and corporate tax returns, and set up files for new clients and incorporated businesses.

Work involves preparing journal entries, reviewing legal documents, and communicating with clients and government agencies to address tax compliance issues. Travel flexibility is noted in the role.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or certificate in accounting or a relevant field.
• Experience in accounting or client service is preferred.
• Experience with financial statement analysis and tax returns is an asset.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act is beneficial.
• Experience with accounting and tax software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing tax engagements by computing taxes owed and preparing tax returns.
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses.
• Prepare journal entries and provide bookkeeping services.
• Review legal documents such as articles of incorporation and agreements.
• Identify issues and discuss resolutions with managers or engagement partners.
• Correspond with clients and government agencies on tax compliance.
• Prepare client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree or certificate in accounting

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 Accounting Technician. 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

• Assist in the completion of tax engagements by computing taxes owed, preparing personal and corporate tax returns (and other compliance slips), preparing year-end tax forms (T4s and T5s), calculating and reviewing share capital
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
• Prepare journal entries and provide bookkeeping services
• Review legal documents such as articles of incorporation, purchase agreements and amalgamation agreements
• Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions
• Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address client tax compliance issues
• Assist in the preparation of correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
• Work collaboratively with the client engagement team
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills And Experience

• Post-secondary degree or certificate in accounting or another relevant field
• Experience in an accounting, customer service and/or client service environment is preferred
• Experience in financial statement analysis and preparation of tax returns is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act
• 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 $40,000 - $60,000.

Future/Current Opportunity: Current

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!