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 an Accountant. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide comprehensive, tailored financial information that enables clients to make informed decisions with confidence. This opportunity is a for a 4 month term beginning January until April.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.When applying, please submit your resume, cover letter, transcript and other applicable forms, as necessary, in 1 document.ResponsibilitiesDevelop technical skills in areas such as: compilations, reviews, bookkeeping and taxDevelop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE), the Canadian Income Tax Act and related legislationSet-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files simultaneously and conduct inventory countsResearch various tax related issues and conclude on their potential implicationsCollect and analyze relevant financial and tax dataReview, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reportsEstablish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accountsCompute taxes owed and prepare tax returns for various types of entitiesPrepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlightsCollaborate with client engagement team and build relationships with client contactsContribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using MNP internal programs and systemsMaintain flexibility to travel, as necessarySkills and ExperienceWorking towards a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)Working towards prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)Previous tax or accounting related office experience is considered an assetCustomer service and/or client service experience is considered an assetExperience working with accounting and tax software is considered an assetMyRewards@MNPWith 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@MNPWe 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!