Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting

ACCA Careers; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Perks and discounts

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day

Social events

Job summary

MNP in Kingston, Ontario seeks a Senior Accountant to make an impact within our Assurance & Accounting team. This diverse group supports clients with tailored financial information to help them make informed decisions in a changing landscape.

You will conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development, with travel as needed. A CPA and 3–5 years of public accounting experience are required, along with strong GAAP, SEC

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 3–5 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 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

CPA designation

Public accounting experience

GAAP/SEC/IFRS knowledge

Accounting software proficiency

Business understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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.

About the Role

Make an impact with our Assurance & Accounting team as a Senior Accountant. 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 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
• 3 to 5 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

My Rewards @ 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!

• Base pay
• Vacation time
• 4 paid personal days
• 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
• Flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment
• Firm sponsored social events

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $90,000.

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!