Senior Accountant, Assurance & Accounting — Impact & Growth

ACCA Careers; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan with 4% matching

4 paid personal days

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

Job summary

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada, proudly Canadian. We seek a Senior Accountant to join our Assurance & Accounting team in Peterborough, Ontario, to deliver comprehensive financial information that helps clients make informed decisions.

You will work with a diverse team, coach juniors and participate in business development initiatives. Salary range reflects our focus on high-potential earnings and a balanced lifestyle, with strong benefits and

Qualifications

• CPA designation or working towards CPA designation.
• 2 to 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, management 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, asset acquisition and payroll walkthrough with clients.
• Summarize clients' financial status by preparing balance sheets, P&L and other reports.
• Assess and assure appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues and assets.
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts.
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations detailing findings.
• Develop relationships with clients and mentor junior team members.
• Participate in business development and identify new opportunities.
• Maintain flexibility to travel as necessary.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

SEC knowledge

Public accounting familiarity

Client service mindset

Education

CPA designation

CPA candidacy in progress

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

Job description

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada, proudly Canadian. We seek a Senior Accountant to join our Assurance & Accounting team in Peterborough, Ontario, to deliver comprehensive financial information that helps clients make informed decisions.

You will work with a diverse team, coach juniors and participate in business development initiatives. Salary range reflects our focus on high-potential earnings and a balanced lifestyle, with strong benefits and