Senior Accountant, Indigenous Services

ACCA Careers; Prince George; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

Vacation time

Personal days

Pension plan with 4% match

Flexible benefits

Job summary

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm for Indigenous governments, businesses and entrepreneurs in Canada. This Senior Accountant role sits in our Indigenous Services team and focuses on engagements across compilation, review, audit, and tax for Indigenous clients.

You will develop client relationships, mentor junior staff and participate in business development while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• Experience with First Nations communities is an asset.
• 2–4 years of relevant public accounting experience.
• Extensive 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 newly incorporated businesses; manage multiple files and inventory counts.
• Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, asset acquisitions/dispositions and payroll walkthroughs.
• Summarize clients' financial status via balance sheets, P&L and reports.
• Assess audit evidence for expenses, revenues, assets and payables.
• Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries and reports.
• Prepare charts of accounts and posting entries.
• Draft correspondence, reports and client summaries of findings.
• Coach and mentor junior team members; contribute to BD efforts.
• Travel as necessary.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS

SEC knowledge

Accounting software

Mentoring

Business development

Travel

Education

CPA designation

Experience with First Nations communities

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.