Senior Tax Accountant - Advisory, Compliance & Leadership

MNP; Walkerton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MNP is proudly Canadian and a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm. This Senior Accountant role is part of our Tax team, delivering customized tax strategies within a complex regulatory framework to help clients meet compliance and maximize returns.

The opportunity is available across multiple locations in Canada, including Walkerton, Collingwood, Owen Sound, Wiarton, Hanover, Mount Forest, Kincardine, Port Elgin and Mitchell, with a culture that emphasizes entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred).
• CPA designation in progress or completed; candidate may be working towards CPA/CFE requirements.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act.
• Experience in Agriculture business is considered an asset.
• Experience working with accounting and tax software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the completion of tax reorganizations such as capital dividend elections, section 85 rollovers, purifications, and corporation reorganization engagements including preparing corresponding tax elections.
• 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.
• 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

Public accounting experience

Tax knowledge

Client service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration

CPA designation or working towards

Tools

Accounting software

Tax software

Job description

MNP is proudly Canadian and a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm. This Senior Accountant role is part of our Tax team, delivering customized tax strategies within a complex regulatory framework to help clients meet compliance and maximize returns.

The opportunity is available across multiple locations in Canada, including Walkerton, Collingwood, Owen Sound, Wiarton, Hanover, Mount Forest, Kincardine, Port Elgin and Mitchell, with a culture that emphasizes entrepreneurial