Accounting Technician, Assurance & Accounting - Audit / Technicien(ne) en comptabilité, Certification et comptabilité, Audit

Job summary

The Accounting Technician will assist with compilation, review, audit, and tax engagements while maintaining payroll and general ledger accounts. They will also perform month-end and quarter-end close processes and communicate with government agencies regarding filings and assessments.

Job details

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 an Accounting Technician. 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 support to enhance the credibility and reliability of financial statements. 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 * Assist with compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements * Prepare and maintain payroll and related government remittances/filings, recording of sales, accounts receivable, expenses, accounts payable and payroll transactions * Set up client files, assist with the completion of budgets and administrative planning * Perform the month-end and quarter-end close process * Maintain, monitor and reconcile GL accounts including cash, bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, intercompany, and point of sale (POS)/system uploads * Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions * Communicate with governments regarding information requests, assessments and installments * Work collaboratively with the client engagement team * Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary Skills and Experience * Certificate or bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred) * Entry level to 2 years of relevant accounting experience * Experience preparing T4s and T5s and knowledge of personal and corporate tax is preferred * Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and processes is considered an asset * Experience working with accounting and tax software is considered an asset 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!

What you’ll do

The Accounting Technician will assist with compilation, review, audit, and tax engagements while maintaining payroll and general ledger accounts. They will also perform month-end and quarter-end close processes and communicate with government agencies regarding filings and assessments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a certificate or bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration with a focus on accounting or finance. The role requires between entry-level and two years of relevant accounting experience.

Benefits

• Generous base pay • 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 • MNP University • Flexible dress code • Firm sponsored social events

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Audit · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Audit
• Bookkeeping
• Tax preparation
• Payroll
• Financial reporting
• Reconciliation
• General ledger
• Month-end close
• Quarter-end close
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Financial statements
• Budgeting
• Administrative planning
• Communication
• Tax Software
• Planning
• Business Advisory
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Accrued Liabilities
• Auditing
• Bank Reconciliations
• Basic Accounting Principles
• Mental Health
• Business Administration
• Corporate Tax
• Development Aid
• Disabilities
• Discounts And Allowances
• Finance
• Sales
• Financial Statements
• Innovation
• Point Of Sale
• Remittance
• Business Strategies
• Tax Compliance Software

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Administrative
• Accounting Auditor
• Accounting Clerk
• Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks