Senior Accountant, Tax

MNP

  • Waterloo, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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 a Senior Accountant. This diverse team of professionals delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. As a trusted advisor, you’ll design solutions for clients that meet compliance and reporting requirements, minimize risk, drive efficiencies and maximize returns.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
  • Responsible for the completion of tax engagements by computing taxes owed, preparing personal and corporate tax returns, preparing year-end tax forms (T4s/T5s), calculating and reviewing share capital
  • Support corporate re-organizations and restructuring projects to ensure compliance and efficiencies
  • Conduct thorough tax research to stay updated on current tax laws and regulations, providing insights and recommendations to the team
  • 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
  • Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
  • 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 and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)
  • Completion of, or working towards, a CPA designation; completion of CFE examination and working towards relevant practical experience requirements will also be considered
  • 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience
  • Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act
  • Experience working with accounting and tax software
  • Completion of Level 1 of In-depth Tax Program and other specialist development courses is considered an asset
MyRewards@MNPMore than a paycheque, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards for our team members. With a focus on health and wealth, we provide an extensive list of benefits that support our unique culture and foster work-life integration.Our MyRewards@MNP program offers benefits that allow you to thrive at work and outside of the office. Be rewarded with generous paid time off including 4 personal days, firm sponsored social events, a group pension plan with 4% matching contribution, voluntary savings products, bonus program eligibility, a wellness subsidy, health and dental benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, learning opportunities through MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment and more!

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