Senior Accountant, Audit

MNP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Exclusive access to perks and-discount

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day environment

Firm sponsored social events

Job summary

MNP is a leading Canadian accounting, tax and business advisory firm seeking a Senior Accountant in Calgary's Assurance & Accounting team. You will deliver tailored financial information to help clients make informed decisions within a dynamic reporting landscape.

The role emphasizes auditing engagements, client file setup, financial statement preparation, and collaboration with senior staff. A CPA designation progression and GAAP/IFRS knowledge are essential, with travel flexibility as required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a CPA designation is required.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and SEC.
• Experience with accounting and tax software.
• Understanding of business, accounting and practice development principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audit engagements.
• Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses; manage multiple files and conduct inventory counts.
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset acquisition/disposition and payroll walk-through with clients.
• Summarize clients’ financial status with balance sheets, P&L and other reports.
• Assess audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital assets and payables/receivables/prepaids.
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and posting entries.
• Prepare engagement findings communications and presentations.
• Mentor junior team members and develop client relationships.
• Participate in business development and identify new opportunities.
• Flexibility to travel as needed.

Skills

Public accounting experience 2-4 years

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

CPA progression

Accounting software proficiency

Business understanding

Education

Pursuing CPA designation

Job 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 audit 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

• Pursing a CPA designation is required
• Successfully passed the CFE is considered an asset
• 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

• 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

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!