Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting

Job Details 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 Assurance & Accounting 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 compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements 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 Summarize clients’ current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports Assess and assure 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  Develop effective working relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities  Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary Skills and Experience CPA designation is considered an asset Public accounting experience is considered an asset Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Experience working with accounting and tax software Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles Bilingualism is considered an asset