Senior Accountant, Cross Border Individual Tax

MNP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as a Senior Accountant focusing on cross-border individual tax. You will manage tax returns, provide expert advice, and lead engagement teams while contributing to business development. This role offers a flexible and inclusive environment with competitive rewards.

Benefits

Competitive rewards

Professional development

Flexible work environment

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience.
• Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. individual and income tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. and U.S.-Canadian individual income tax return preparation.
• Provide expertise on Canadian and U.S. individual income tax.
• Lead teams, build client relationships, and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Tax Expertise

Client Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration, accounting, or finance

CPA designation or working towards it

Tools

Accounting and tax software

Job description

Senior Accountant, Cross Border Individual Tax

Join our team as a Senior Accountant, Cross Border Individual Tax at MNP.

This role involves managing U.S. and U.S.-Canadian cross-border individual income tax returns, providing tax advice on domestic and foreign assignments, and supporting expatriate policies and planning. You will collaborate with clients and government agencies, lead engagement teams, and contribute to process improvements and business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage U.S. and U.S.-Canadian individual income tax return preparation for U.S. citizens in Canada, U.S. residents working in Canada, and Canadians investing or working in the U.S.
• Assist with cross-border income tax and estate planning.
• Provide expertise on Canadian and U.S. individual income tax, social security, and international tax treaties through various client interactions and reports.
• Participate in expatriate policy and compensation design and implementation.
• Advise on Canadian and U.S. tax policies and changes.
• Identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and develop resolutions with managers or partners.
• Communicate with clients and government agencies regarding tax compliance.
• Prepare technical reports, client summaries, and presentations.
• Coordinate with engagement teams on roles, risks, and deadlines.
• Lead teams, build client relationships, and mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to process improvements and business development.
• Maintain flexibility for travel as needed.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration, accounting, or finance.
• CPA designation or working towards it (CFE completed or in progress).
• 2-4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience.
• Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. individual and income tax laws.
• Experience with accounting and tax software.

Additional Information

We offer competitive rewards, including base pay, benefits, professional development, and a flexible, inclusive work environment. We value diversity and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply.