Senior Accountant, Tax

ENGINEERINGUK; Surrey; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Tax team as a Senior Accountant where your expertise will shape customized tax strategies in a complex regulatory landscape. You'll be a trusted advisor, driving efficiencies and maximizing returns for clients while navigating compliance requirements. This role not only offers the chance to lead and mentor a diverse team but also encourages you to innovate and improve processes. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company fosters an entrepreneurial culture that empowers you to achieve your professional goals while making a meaningful impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Must have CPA designation and enrolled in In-Depth Tax program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns and compliance slips.
• Evaluate business processes and advise on tax strategies.
• Lead engagement teams and mentor junior members.

Skills

CPA designation

Tax compliance knowledge

Accounting software experience

Canadian Income Tax Act knowledge

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration

Enrollment in In-Depth Tax program

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 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.

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses.
3. 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.
4. Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions.
5. Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address client tax compliance issues.
6. Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights.
7. Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines.
8. Lead engagement teams, developing effective relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members.
9. Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes.
10. Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities.
11. Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary.

Skills and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred).
2. CPA designation.
3. Must currently be enrolled in the In-Depth Tax program.
4. 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience.
5. Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act.
6. Experience working with accounting and tax software.

The annual salary range for this position is: $75,500 - $86,000.

Company

At MNP, our opportunities are designed to channel your ambition, nurture your talent, and empower you to achieve your best, both in and away from the office. With your goals in mind, we have unique opportunities for you to find inspiration and belonging. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!

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. MNP is committed to providing accessibility and employment for people with disabilities in a manner that respects dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity.

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it at MNP. With a deep-rooted entrepreneurial culture and support for flexibility, pursuing your passions and excelling in your career can both be achieved. We’re a team of high-performing and engaged professionals who support and celebrate one another in everything we do.