Designated Professional (CPA), Assurance and Accounting

ACCA Careers; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan (4% matching)

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Perks & discounts

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day

Firm sponsored social events

Job summary

MNP in Williams Lake, BC is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Assurance & Accounting team. You will perform compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements while guiding clients and junior staff.

The role involves developing client relationships, participating in business development and periodic travel as needed, with compensation described below.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• 2-4 years of relevant public accounting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, SEC and IFRS.
• Experience working with accounting and tax software.
• Understanding of business, accounting and practice development principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements.
• Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses; manage multiple files and conduct inventory counts.
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition and payroll walkthrough with clients.
• Summarize client financial status with balance sheets and income statements.
• Assess audit evidence for expenses, revenues, assets, payables and prepaids.
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare posting entries.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and client presentations on findings.
• Develop relationships with clients while mentoring junior team members.
• Participate in business development and identify new opportunities.
• Maintain flexibility to travel as necessary.

Skills

CPA designation

2-4 years experience

GAAP/SEC/IFRS knowledge

Accounting software experience

Business development understanding

Tools

Accounting 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 Assurance & Accounting team as a Senior Accountant. 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! The annual salary for this position could be between $73,000 to $85,000 per year. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience.

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!