Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting

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

Job summary

Join a leading national accounting firm as a Senior Accountant where you will play a key role in delivering high-quality assurance and accounting services. You will manage diverse client needs, conduct audits, and guide junior team members, while also being part of an inclusive culture that values diverse talent and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous base pay

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

Firm-sponsored social events

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with accounting and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, bookkeeping, and tax engagements.
• Prepare balance sheets and financial reports.
• Develop working relationships with clients.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Knowledge of GAAP

Knowledge of IFRS

Accounting software experience

Job description

Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting

Job Category : Assurance & Accounting

Requisition Number : SENIO011824

• Posted : November 20, 2024
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Sarnia, ON N7S4M6, CAN

Description

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 as 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 sheets, 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

• 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 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!

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!