About This Role
An Accountant at MNP works in the Assurance & Accounting team, dedicated to meeting clients
' needs in a changing financial reporting landscape. This role involves providing comprehensive financial information to help clients make informed decisions.
Responsibilities
- Develop technical skills in areas such as compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping, and tax
- Develop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
- Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files simultaneously, and conduct inventory counts
- Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition, and payroll walk-through with clients in a professional manner
- Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and other relevant reports
- Assess appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and prepaid expenses
- Review, investigate, and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents, and reports
- Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
- Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries, and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts, and highlights
- Collaborate with the client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts
- Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using MNP internal programs and systems
- Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary
Requirements
- Completion of, or working towards, a bachelor
's degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)
- Completion of, or working towards, prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) upon commencement of employment
- Previous accounting-related office experience is considered an asset
- Customer service and/or client service experience is considered an asset
- Experience working with accounting and tax software is considered an asset
Benefits
- Vacation time
- 4 paid personal days
- 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
