Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting, Public Companies

MNP; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Assurance & Accounting team. The successful candidate will conduct audits, bookkeeping, and tax engagements, focusing on providing tailored financial information to clients. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation and 2 to 4 years of public accounting experience. This role offers competitive compensation and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Professional development assistance

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements.
• Prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statements and reports.
• Develop relationships with clients while mentoring junior members.

Skills

CPA designation

Public accounting experience

Knowledge of GAAP

Experience with accounting software

Business development understanding

Job description

Job Details

Description

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
• 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 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!

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!

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