Senior Accountant, Tax

MNP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national accounting firm in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Accountant in Tax to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will engage in tax compliance, collaborate with clients, and assist in developing tailored strategies that minimize risks. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, is pursuing a CPA designation, and possesses bilingual proficiency in English and French. MNP offers competitive pay, robust rewards for a balanced lifestyle, and fosters a diverse environment promoting unique contributions.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Flexible benefits

Professional development assistance

Firm sponsored social events

Vacation time and paid personal days

Group pension plan with matching

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major preferred).
• Completion of, or working towards, a CPA designation is required.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience needed.
• Bilingual in English and French is essential.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complete tax engagements and prepare filing for tax elections.
• Manage client correspondence regarding tax compliance issues.
• Draft tax reorganizations for clients across various industries.
• Collaborate with the client engagement team on various roles.
• Participate in business development and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax compliance knowledge

Bilingual (English and French)

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration

CPA designation (in progress or completed)

Tools

Taxprep

Taxcycle

Caseware

Job description

Job Details

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.

Description

Make an impact with our Tax team as a Senior Accountant, Tax. This diverse team of professionals delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. As a trusted advisor, you will assist with designing 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
• Preparation and filing of tax elections including Capital Dividend and Rollover Elections
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
• Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions
• Correspond with clients, lawyers, and various government agencies to address client tax consulting and 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
• Assist with drafting tax reorganizations, including instruction letters, for clients in various industries
• 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
• Written and verbal English and French language skills
• 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 (including Taxprep, Taxcycle, and Caseware)

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!

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