Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting (Professional Services)

Mnp Llp; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Senior Accountant in Assurance & Accounting, where your expertise will help clients navigate the evolving financial landscape. You'll conduct key financial engagements, prepare tailored reports, and build strong relationships with clients while mentoring junior staff. This dynamic role offers the chance to thrive in a culture that values innovation and diversity, with a focus on professional growth and work-life balance. Enjoy a generous rewards package, including competitive pay, personal days, and professional development opportunities, as you contribute to transforming mid-market business practices in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

Firm-sponsored social events

Flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of public accounting experience required.
• CPA designation is an asset, along with knowledge of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compilation, review, bookkeeping, and tax engagements.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for clients.
• Develop relationships with clients and mentor junior team members.

Skills

CPA designation

Public accounting experience

Knowledge of GAAP

Experience with CaseWare

Experience with TaxCycle

Experience with Quickbooks

Experience with Sage 50

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

CaseWare

TaxCycle

Quickbooks

Sage 50

Job description

Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting (Professional Services)

Job Category: Assurance & Accounting

Requisition Number: SENIO012345

Posted: March 11, 2025

Job Type: Full-Time

Location

Edmonton, AB T5J3G1, CAN

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 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, 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

• CPA designation is considered an asset.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience working with CaseWare, TaxCycle, Quickbooks & Sage 50.
• 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, 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!