CPA Articling Accountant, U.S. Corporate Tax (Jan 2026)

ACCA Careers; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian professional services company is seeking a CPA Articling Accountant for a full-time internship starting January 2026. Responsibilities include developing technical skills in corporate income tax, conducting tax research, and preparing returns. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in commerce or business administration, preferably in accounting or finance, and should be working towards CPA qualifications. The role offers opportunities for professional development and competitive rewards.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Vacation time

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• Degree in commerce/business administration, accounting major preferred.
• Working towards U.S. CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent qualification.
• Experience in tax or accounting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in corporate income tax compliance.
• Research and analyze tax-related issues.
• Prepare tax returns for various entity types.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration

Knowledge of U.S. IRS regulations

Experience with accounting and tax software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Overview

CPA Articling Accountant, U.S. Corporate Tax (Jan 2026) – Join ACCA Careers. Description: Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial teams; this role supports our U.S. Corporate Tax work starting in January 2026. The team delivers customized tax strategies within a complex regulatory framework, addressing clients’ cross-border needs and minimizing tax liability.

Employer: MNP – Canadian professional services firm providing accounting, tax and business advisory services. MNP is proud to be Canadian, entrepreneurial at heart, and transforming mid-market business practices.

When applying, please submit your resume, cover letter, transcript and other applicable forms in 1 PDF document. The deadline to apply is Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in corporate income tax compliance, tax accounting, tax research and writing
• Develop and apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, bilateral income tax treaties 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 entity types
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings
• Collaborate with the client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts
• Contribute to the development of new ideas to improve work processes using internal programs and systems
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

• Successfully obtained, or working towards, a Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major preferred)
• Working towards qualifications to write the U.S. CPA exams, or completion / willingness to pursue IRS Enrolled Agent designation if not pursuing a U.S. CPA
• Previous tax or accounting related office experience is an asset
• Experience with accounting and tax software is preferred

Application Details

Submit your application with resume, cover letter, transcript in 1 PDF document. The deadline to apply is Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.

Rewards and Diversity

MyRewards@MNP: Focus on high-potential earnings with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, 4% matching group pension, voluntary savings, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, flexible attire, firm-sponsored events, and more.

Diversity@MNP: We embrace diversity as a core value. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting

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