Senior Accountant, Tax

MNP; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay and bonuses

Vacation time / personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Tax team in Canada. You will deliver customized tax solutions for individuals and corporations within a complex regulatory framework, ensuring compliance and efficient reporting while advising on opportunities and risk management.

You will collaborate with engagement teams, mentor junior staff, and participate in business development. A CPA path and 2–4 years of public accounting or tax experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting/finance preferred).
• CPA designation in progress or CPA candidate; CFE completion considered.
• 2–4 years of public accounting or tax experience.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act.
• Experience with accounting and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Complete tax engagements by computing taxes owed and preparing returns for individuals and corporations.
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses.
• Advise on tax policy changes and develop proactive strategies to optimize opportunities.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate with managers to resolve issues.
• Prepare client correspondence, reports, and presentation materials outlining findings.
• Lead engagement teams and mentor junior staff.
• Support business development initiatives and pursue new opportunities.
• Travel flexibility as needed.

Skills

Canadian Income Tax Act knowledge

Accounting software experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration (accounting/finance preferred)

CPA designation in progress / CPA candidate

Tools

Tax software

Job description

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 annual salary range for this position is: $60,000 - $90,000

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!

Future/Current Opportunity: Current