Senior Accountant, U.S. Corporate Tax

MNP; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian business advisory firm is seeking an Accountant for their U.S. Corporate Tax team in Winnipeg. This role involves conducting corporate tax engagements, preparing tax returns, and collaborating with clients. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree, be enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program, and have relevant experience in public accounting. Enjoy a vibrant work culture with diverse rewards and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous base pay

Vacation time and paid personal days

Group pension plan with 4% matching

Flexible benefits and mental health resources

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of relevant public accounting or tax services experience.
• Experience in domestic tax compliance is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct U.S. corporate tax engagements involving tax planning and compliance.
• Prepare U.S. corporate tax returns and compute taxes owed.
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build client relationships.

Skills

Experience in tax planning

Public accounting experience

Knowledge of Canadian Income Tax Act

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration

Enrolled in CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)

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 U.S. Corporate Tax team as an Accountant. This diverse team of professionals delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. As a trusted advisor, you’ll deliver innovative, strategic plans that address clients’ cross-border needs and minimize tax liability.

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

• Conduct U.S. corporate tax engagements involving advice on tax planning opportunities, tax minimization strategies, and compliance issues
• Work with a team to deliver industry and technical expertise relating to complex tax and assurance issues through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high-quality deliverables
• Assist in performing due diligence or modeling with respect to potential acquisitions by Canadian entities of US subsidiaries, partnerships or business operations
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
• Prepare U.S. corporate tax returns
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns for various types of entities
• Prepare journal entries and provide bookkeeping services
• Review legal documents such as articles of incorporation, purchase agreements and amalgamation agreements
• Prepare domestic/international federal and multi-state corporate/partnership information returns
• Research client issues that arise from compliance or planning work such as the effects of various tax treaty provisions on the taxpayer (capital gains, dividends, business profits, etc.)
• Collaborate with client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)
• Enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)
• 1 to 2 years of relevant public accounting or tax services experience
• Experience in the preparation of domestic tax compliance is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and U.S. Corporate Tax
• Experience working with accounting and tax software is preferred

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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