Accountant, Tax

About the Role

Join a dynamic and innovative Tax team where you can make a significant impact as an Accountant. This professional team crafts tailored tax strategies within a complex, evolving regulatory landscape. As a key advisor, you'll create compliance-driven solutions that reduce risks, enhance efficiencies, and optimize returns for clients. MNP is a proudly Canadian firm leading national accounting, tax, and business advisory services, known for turning challenges into opportunities and transforming mid-market business standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with tax engagements by calculating taxes owed, preparing personal and corporate tax returns and related compliance documents, completing year-end tax forms such as T4s and T5s, and reviewing share capital calculations.
• Organize files for new clients and newly formed companies.
• Review legal documents including articles of incorporation, purchase agreements, and amalgamation agreements.
• Assess existing business policies and processes, advising on policy and tax changes; develop proactive tax strategies that leverage opportunities to enhance business running efficiency.
• Detect discrepancies and errors, investigate issues, and collaborate with managers or partners to resolve them.
• Engage with clients and government bodies to resolve tax compliance inquiries.
• Assist in drafting correspondence, technical reports, client summaries, and presentations detailing engagement outcomes.
• Work closely with engagement teams and establish strong client relationships.
• Contribute new ideas to improve work processes and maintain adaptability for necessary travel.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration with a focus on accounting or finance preferred.
• Currently enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in public accounting or tax services.
• Familiarity with the Canadian Income Tax Act.
• Preferred experience with accounting and tax software.

Benefits and Culture

At MNP, we offer tailored rewards that support a balanced lifestyle, including competitive base salary ranging from $45,000 to $65,000 annually, vacation time, four paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% employer matching, voluntary savings programs, bonus opportunities, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive perks and discounts, professional development support, and a flexible dress code. Enjoy firm-sponsored social events and access to MNP University for continuous learning.

Diversity and Inclusion

We embrace and celebrate diversity as a key strength of our business. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique contributions are valued.