Designated Professional, Assurance and Accounting

ACCA Careers; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking accounting firm as a Designated Professional in Assurance and Accounting. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact by providing tailored financial information to clients, enabling them to make informed decisions. You will conduct audits, bookkeeping, and tax engagements while mentoring junior team members and developing client relationships. With a focus on innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, this position provides opportunities for professional growth and a balanced lifestyle. Enjoy generous rewards, including base pay, personal days, and professional development assistance, all within a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Voluntary savings products

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

Firm sponsored social events

Qualifications

• CPA designation with 2-4 years of public accounting experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, SEC, and IFRS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, bookkeeping, and tax engagements for clients.
• Summarize financial status and prepare relevant reports.
• Develop relationships with clients and mentor junior team members.

Skills

CPA designation

Public accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Accounting and tax software

Business development principles

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

Job description

Designated Professional, Assurance and Accounting

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 Assurance & Accounting team as a Designated Professional. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide comprehensive, tailored financial information that enables clients to make informed decisions with confidence.

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

• Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements
• Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses; manage multiple files simultaneously and conduct inventory counts
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition and payroll walk-through with clients
• Summarize clients’ current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports
• Assess and assure appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
• Develop effective working relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills And Experience

• CPA designation
• 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Experience working with accounting and tax software
• Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles

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!

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Accounting