Senior Accountant, Indigenous Services

MNP; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension plan with 4% matching

4 paid personal days

Flexible benefits

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Indigenous Services team in Canada. You will conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements for Indigenous governments, businesses and entrepreneurs. The role involves setting up files, managing multiple client files and mentoring junior staff.

You’ll work with GAAP, IFRS and SEC standards, and have exposure to business development while traveling as needed. Competitive salary and comprehensive rewards are offered.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• Experience with First Nations communities is an asset.
• 2–4 years of public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC and IFRS.
• Experience with accounting and tax software.
• Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements.
• Set up files for new clients and incorporated businesses; manage multiple files.
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset acquisitions, disposals and payroll walkthroughs.
• Summarize financial position by preparing balance sheets and P&L statements.
• Assess audit evidence for expenses, revenues, asset additions, payables, receivables and prepaids.
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts and posting entries.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, client summaries and presentations.
• Develop relationships with clients and mentor junior staff.
• Participate in business development and identify new opportunities.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Skills

CPA designation

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Public accounting experience

First Nations experience asset

Accounting software proficiency

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 Indigenous Services team as a Senior Accountant. MNP is
a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm for Indigenous
governments, businesses and entrepreneurs in Canada. With more than 250
Indigenous clients and 300 team members dedicated to this sector, no other firm
has invested as much time and resources into serving the unique needs of
Indigenous communities.

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
• Experience working with First Nations communities considered an asset
• 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

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!

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!

The salary range for this position is $59,520 - $78,000. Compensation is determined based on individual skills and relevant experience.