Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting

MNP; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Accountant, where your expertise will help clients navigate the complexities of financial reporting. In this dynamic role, you will conduct audits, prepare financial statements, and build lasting relationships with clients while mentoring junior team members. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work culture, this position offers the opportunity to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the accounting field.

Benefits

Generous pay

Vacation days

Personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development

Casual dress environment

Social events

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, bookkeeping, and tax engagements for clients.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for informed decision-making.
• Develop relationships with clients while mentoring junior staff.

Skills

CPA designation

Public accounting experience

Knowledge of GAAP

Knowledge of IFRS standards

Experience with accounting and tax software

Understanding of business principles

Job description

Inspirational, innovative, and entrepreneurial — this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that thrives in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Assurance & Accounting team as a Senior Accountant (Designated Professional). This diverse team of professionals is 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 at our core, our talented team members turn obstacles into opportunities and are transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills and Experience

1. CPA designation.
2. 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience.
3. Extensive knowledge of GAAP, SEC, and IFRS standards.
4. Experience with accounting and tax software.
5. Understanding of business, accounting, management, and practice development principles.

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP offers customized rewards supporting our culture and work-life balance. Benefits include generous pay, vacation, personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, savings options, bonuses, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive perks and discounts, professional development, MNP University, a casual dress environment, social events, and more. The annual salary range is $65,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience and education.

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value, celebrating our differences. We believe each team member's unique gifts strengthen our business. We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply!