Senior Accountant, Cross Border Individual Tax

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Job summary

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada, proudly Canadian. The Senior Accountant for the Cross Border Individual Tax team will manage U.S. and cross-border tax work, advise clients, and mentor junior staff within a dynamic regulatory framework.

Responsibilities include coordinating cross-border tax planning, preparing U.S. and Canadian returns, and contributing to client strategy and business development while travel flexibility is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major preferred).
• CPA designation completed; CFE exam completed and practical experience pursued will be considered.
• 2–4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience.
• Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. individual income tax (1040, 8621, 5471, 3520).
• Experience with accounting and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. and cross-border individual tax return preparation for U.S. citizens in Canada, U.S. residents in Canada, and Canadians investing in the U.S.
• Assist in cross-border income tax and estate planning.
• Provide Canadian and U.S. tax expertise through client interactions, reports, and presentations.
• Lead expatriate policy and compensation design initiatives.
• Advise on Canadian and U.S. tax policy changes.
• Mentor junior team members and lead engagement teams.
• Support business development and identify new opportunities.
• Travel as necessary.

Skills

Cross-border tax knowledge

U.S. tax familiarity

Canadian tax knowledge

Tax software experience

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration

CPA designation / CPA/CFE progress

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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.
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 managing 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 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 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 (1040, 8621, 5471 and 3520)
• 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

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!

Future/Current Opportunity

Current