Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

Job summary

MNP in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Assurance & Accounting team. You will provide comprehensive financial information and advisory support to clients, applying GAAP/IFRS expertise to ensure accurate reporting.

The role involves leading engagements, mentoring junior staff, and supporting business development while traveling as needed within Canada. Join a culture that emphasizes entrepreneurship and client impact.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required and 3–5 years of public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS frameworks and audit processes.
• Experience using accounting software and preparing financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements.
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements and client reports.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Set up new client files and manage multiple engagements concurrently.
• Ensure accuracy of entries and resolve discrepancies in financial records.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SEC knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Accounting software experience

Financial analysis

Education

CPA designation

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
• 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

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

Future/Current Opportunity

Current

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!