Senior Accountant (CPA Designated), Assurance and Accounting

MNP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Pension plan 4% match

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

MNP University

Dress For Your Day

Social events

Job summary

MNP is a proudly Canadian, leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm. As a CPA-designated Senior Accountant, you’ll join an entrepreneurial culture that pairs passion with purpose and a commitment to technical excellence, client service and professional growth.

You will conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements, set up client files, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to business development while traveling as necessary.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and active status.
• 2–4 years of public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC and IFRS.
• Experience using accounting and tax software.
• Understanding of business, accounting and management principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements.
• Set-up files for new clients and new incorporations; manage multiple files and inventory counts.
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset acquisitions/dispositions and payroll walk-throughs.
• Summarize client financial status with balance sheets and P&L reports.
• Assess and assure appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, assets, payables and prepaids.
• Review, investigate and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and postings to accounts.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, client summaries and presentations of findings.
• Mentor junior team members and develop client relationships; participate in business development.
• Travel as necessary.

Skills

CPA designation

2-4 years accounting experience

GAAP SEC IFRS knowledge

Accounting software experience

Business principles

Tools

Accounting software

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 CPA designated 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

• 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!