Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting - Private Enterprise & Public Sector Audit

Mnp; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

Overtime hours

Vacation time

Personal days

Pension matching

Savings plans

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health

Perks discounts

Professional development

MNP University

Dress for day

Social events

Job summary

Join MNP in Vancouver as a Senior Accountant in Assurance and Accounting for Private Enterprise & Public Sector Audit. You will deliver compilation, review, audit, and tax engagements for a diverse client base, including government entities and not-for-profit clients.

The role emphasizes advising clients, preparing financial statements, and mentoring junior staff in a dynamic, collaborative environment with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant public accounting experience
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), ASNPO and ASPE
• Experience auditing government organizations and public sector entities
• Experience working with accounting and tax software

Responsibilities

• Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses; manage multiple files and inventory counts
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition/disposition and payroll walkthroughs
• Summarize clients’ financial status by preparing balance sheet, P&L and other reports
• Assess and ensure audit evidence is appropriate for expenses, revenues, assets and payables
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports
• Establish charts of accounts and prepare posting entries
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports and client summaries outlining engagement findings
• Develop working relationships with clients and mentor junior team members
• Participate in business development and identify new opportunities
• Travel as needed

Skills

Public accounting

PSAS/ASNPO/ASPE

Government auditing

Accounting software

Business understanding

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting - Private Enterprise & Public Sector Audit

Job Category: Assurance & Accounting

Requisition Number: SENIO018877

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Full-Time

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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

• 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience
• Extensive knowledge of Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO) and Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)
• Experience auditing government organizations, municipalities, school districts, post-secondary institutions and other government entities
• Experience working with accounting and tax software
• Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles

MyRewards@MNP

• generous base pay
• overtime banking hours
• 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 salary range for this position is $57,000 - $86,000. Compensation is determined based on individual skills and relevant experience.

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!