Senior Accountant, Canadian Tax

Mnp Llp; Surrey; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

Personal days

Pension plan 4% match

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Perks & discounts

Professional development

MNP University

Dress for your Day

Social events

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Senior Accountant in Surrey, BC to lead tax engagements for personal and corporate clients within a dynamic regulatory framework. You will design compliant tax solutions, manage client files, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires CPA progression or designation, 2–4 years of tax experience, and strong knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act, along with proficiency in tax software. Travel flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration; accounting/finance major preferred.
• Completion of, or working towards, a CPA designation; practical experience requirements considered.

Responsibilities

• Complete tax engagements by computing taxes owed and preparing returns (personal and corporate) and other compliance slips.
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses.
• Evaluate existing processes and advise on policy/tax changes; develop proactive tax strategies.
• Identify issues and errors; discuss resolutions with managers/partners.
• Correspond with clients and government agencies on tax compliance.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, summaries and presentations outlining findings.
• Collaborate with engagement team on roles, risks and deadlines.
• Lead engagement teams and mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to new ideas to improve processes; participate in business development.
• Travel flexibility as necessary.

Skills

CPA designation in progress or earned

Tax experience

Canadian Tax Act knowledge

Accounting/tax software experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major preferred)

Job description

Surrey
Suite 301 – 15303 31st Avenue
Surrey, BC V3Z6X2, CAN

Surrey
Suite 301 – 15303 31st Avenue
Surrey, BC V3Z6X2, CAN

Langley
19933 88 Ave
Suite 620
Langley, BC V2Y4K5, CAN

Langley
19933 88 Ave
Suite 620
Langley, BC V2Y4K5, CAN

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 Tax team as a Senior Accountant. This diverse team of professionals delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. As a trusted advisor, you’ll design solutions for clients that meet compliance and reporting requirements, minimize risk, drive efficiencies and maximize returns.

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

• Responsible for the completion of tax engagements by computing taxes owed, preparing personal and corporate tax returns (and other compliance slips), preparing year-end tax forms (T4s/T5s), calculating and reviewing share capital
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
• Evaluate existing business processes and policies and advise on policy and tax changes; developing proactive tax strategies that make effective use of business opportunities and ensure businesses are run effectively
• Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions
• Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address client tax compliance issues
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
• Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
• Lead engagement teams, developing effective relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)
• Completion of, or working towards, a CPA designation; completion of CFE examination and working towards relevant practical experience requirements will also be considered
• 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act
• Experience working with accounting and tax software

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
• 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!