Senior Accountant, Assurance And Accounting - Audit

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 Audit team as a Senior 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.

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 public and private company audit engagements as well as review engagements
• Review financial statements and corresponding notes
• Apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
• Investigate and correct discrepancies/ irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
• Respond to client questions and queries
• Raise identified technical issues with manager or engagement partner
• Update manager or engagement partner on the progress of engagements
• Vouch and assess appropriateness of audit evidence
• Clearly document evidence from testing and conclusions made
• Complete bank and other account reconciliations
• Prepare professional correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts and highlights resulting from the client engagement
• Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
• Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
• Work with accounting software and provide support to clients
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• Develop and maintain relationships with client management
• Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Raise awareness of MNP at community events
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop your accounting and assurance knowledge
• Study for CPA while working; effectively manage both work and studies
• Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

• Completion of CPA designation or working towards a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience
• Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
• Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Caseware is beneficial
• Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles

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!

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.