Senior Accountant, Tax

Mnp

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 57,000 - 86,000

Full time

27 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

Group pension plan 4% matching

Voluntary savings products

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Mental health resources

Perks and discounts access

Professional development assistance

MNP University

Dress For Your Day environment

Firm sponsored social events

Job summary

MNP is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Tax team in Canada. You will support tax outsourcing engagements for public and private companies, prepare returns, ensure compliance, and contribute to planning to minimize tax liabilities.

You'll work with clients, colleagues and the tax team to deliver accurate results under IFRS, US GAAP, ASPE, and related regulations. Travel flexibility is required as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major preferred).
Completion of, or working towards, a CPA designation; CFE exam completion considered.

Responsibilities

Complete tax outsourcing engagements for Public and Private companies under IFRS, US GAAP, ASPE.
Prepare corporate and personal tax returns, T4s/T5s/NR4s, and related forms.
Develop knowledge of Canadian Income Tax Act and related legislation.
Correspond with clients and government agencies on tax compliance.
Assist in tax planning and minimization strategies.
Travel as needed and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax accounting

CPA track

Canadian tax knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration

CPA designation in progress or completed

Tools

Caseware

TaxCycle

QuickBooks

Simply Accounting

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.

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 outsourcing engagement by supporting Public and Private companies in their application of tax accounting under IFRS, US GAAP, ASPE.
Responsible for the completion of tax engagements by computing taxes owed, preparing corporate and personal tax returns (and other compliance slips), preparing year-end tax forms (T4s/T5s/NR4s), calculating and reviewing share capital and ensuring compliance and government standards are met.
Develop and apply knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and related legislation
Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address tax compliance issues
Work with client and tax team to develop and implement tax planning and tax minimization strategy engagements.
Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities
Liaise and correspond professionally with clients, colleagues and the firm leadership team
Promote regular attendance, balanced lifestyle and high standard of team wellness
Attend internal MNP courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge
Prepare basic tax reorganizations including engagement planning, the collection of data, the development of step plans and building direct client relationships
Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
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
1 to 3 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience
Experience in the preparation of domestic tax compliance as well as research and documentation of tax issues
Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as Caseware, TaxCycle, Quickbooks and Simply Accounting is preferred
Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act
Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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 position is $57,000 - $86,000.

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!