Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting - Public Companies

MNP; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national accounting and advisory firm in Ontario seeks a Senior Accountant to join their Public Companies team. Candidates should hold a CPA designation and have 2 to 4 years of public accounting experience. Responsibilities include conducting audits, managing client files, and preparing financial reports. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse teams and support clients in making informed financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CPA designation.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in public accounting required.
• Familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audit, compilation, review, bookkeeping and tax engagements.
• Manage multiple client files and conduct inventory counts.
• Prepare financial reports including balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries.
• Develop effective working relationships with clients.

Skills

CPA designation

2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience

Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Experience working with accounting and tax software

Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles

Job description

Overview

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 Public Companies 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. This position can be either based in the Burlington or Waterloo office.

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 audit, 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 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


• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)


• Experience working with accounting and tax software


• Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles