Senior Accountant, Tax

MNP; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national accounting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant in Abbotsford, Canada. In this role, you will deliver customized tax strategies, lead engagement teams, and mentor junior staff. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration, relevant public accounting experience, and knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act. You will benefit from competitive salaries ranging from $70,000 to $88,000, along with a plethora of unique perks and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Vacation time

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience.
• Completion or progress towards CPA certification.
• Proficient in accounting and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Complete tax engagements by preparing personal and corporate tax returns.
• Set up files for new clients and businesses.
• Evaluate business processes and advise on tax strategies.
• Investigate discrepancies in tax compliance issues.
• Prepare client summaries and engagement findings.
• Lead engagement teams and develop client relationships.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Knowledge of Canadian Income Tax Act

Accounting and tax software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration

CPA designation or working towards it

Job description

Job Details

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 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 design solutions for clients that meet compliance and reporting requirements, minimize risk, drive efficiencies and maximize returns.

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 the completion of tax engagements by computing taxes owed, preparing personal and corporate tax returns (and other compliance slips), preparing year-end tax forms (T4s/T5s), calculating and reviewing share capital
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
• Evaluate existing business processes and policies and advise on policy and tax changes; developing proactive tax strategies that make effective use of business opportunities and ensure businesses are run effectively
• 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, or working towards, 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 the Canadian Income Tax Act
• 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 salary range for this role is $70,000 - $88,000 annually.

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!

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