Senior Accountant, Indigenous Services

MNP; Prince George; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national accounting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Indigenous Services team. This role requires a CPA designation and 2 to 4 years of public accounting experience. The successful candidate will conduct audits, bookkeeping, and tax engagements while developing effective client relationships. A background working with First Nations communities is an asset. This position offers a unique opportunity to make an impact in Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience.
• Experience working with First Nations communities considered an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements.
• Manage multiple files simultaneously and conduct inventory counts.
• Prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports.
• Develop effective working relationships with clients.

Skills

Accounting principles

Public accounting experience

Client relationship management

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

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

Qualifications

• 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