Senior Accountant, Cross Border Individual Tax

ENGINEERINGUK; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Cross Border Individual Tax team as a Senior Accountant and make a significant impact in the finance sector. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, delivering tailored tax strategies while navigating complex regulations. You will engage with clients, providing expert advice on tax compliance and planning, while also mentoring junior team members. The firm values diversity and offers a supportive culture that encourages personal and professional growth. If you're looking to advance your career in a rewarding and flexible workplace, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Voluntary savings products

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

Firm-sponsored social events

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration preferred.
• Completion of CPA designation or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. and combined U.S.-Canadian individual income tax returns.
• Advise on Canadian and U.S. individual income tax policy and changes.

Skills

Canadian and U.S. individual income tax knowledge

Public accounting or tax experience

Accounting and tax software experience

CPA designation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration

CPA designation or working towards it

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

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Senior Accountant, Cross Border Individual Tax

Sector: Finance and Accounts | Role: Senior Executive | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

Make an impact on our Cross Border Individual 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 provide tax advice on domestic and foreign assignments that empowers client organizations and their employees to maintain regulatory compliance and mitigate risk.

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. and combined U.S.-Canadian individual income tax return preparation for U.S. citizens living in Canada, U.S. residents working in Canada, and Canadians working and investing in the U.S.
• Assist in carrying out cross-border income tax and estate planning.
• Deliver industry and technical expertise relating to Canadian and U.S. individual income tax, social security, and international tax treaties through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations, and high-quality deliverables.
• Participate in expatriate policy design and implementation and in expatriate compensation design and implementation.
• Advise on Canadian and U.S. individual income tax policy and tax changes.
• 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 the client engagement team prior to the 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 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 Canadian and U.S. individual and income tax.
• Experience working with accounting and tax software.

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!

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000 - $86,000. Individual compensation is commensurate with skill set, relevant experience, and education.

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!

Company

At MNP, our opportunities are designed to channel your ambition, nurture your talent, and empower you to achieve your best, both in and away from the office. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it at MNP. With a deep-rooted entrepreneurial culture and support for flexibility, pursuing your passions and excelling in your career can both be achieved.