Accounting Technician, Assurance & Accounting

Job summary

Support compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping, and tax engagements, while preparing client financial transactions, filings, and administrative plans. Complete period-end close activities, reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, communicate with government agencies, and collaborate with client engagement teams.

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 Assurance & Accounting 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, 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 * Assist with compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements * Prepare and maintain government remittances/filings, accounts receivable, expenses, accounts payable and payroll transactions * Set-up client files, assist with the completion of budgets and complete 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 the government regarding information requests, assessments and installments * Work collaboratively with the client engagement team * Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary Skills and Experience * Accounting certificate or bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is considered an asset) * 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

Support compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping, and tax engagements, while preparing client financial transactions, filings, and administrative plans. Complete period-end close activities, reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, communicate with government agencies, and collaborate with client engagement teams.

Requirements

Applicants should have an accounting certificate or a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration; an accounting or finance major is an asset. The role is entry-level to two years of relevant accounting experience, with T4/T5 preparation, personal and corporate tax knowledge, basic accounting knowledge, and accounting or tax software experience preferred or considered assets.

Benefits

• Base Pay
• Vacation Time
• Paid Personal Days
• Group Pension Plan With 4% Matching
• Voluntary Savings Products
• Bonus Programs
• Flexible Benefits
• Mental Health Resources
• Perks And Discounts
• Professional Development Assistance
• Professional Development Programs
• Flexible Dress Code
• Firm-Sponsored Social Events

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Compilation, Review, And Audit Support
• Bookkeeping
• Tax Engagements
• Government Remittances And Filings
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Payroll Processing
• Budgeting
• Month-End And Quarter-End Close
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Bank Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• Discrepancy Investigation
• Client Communication
• Accounting Principles
• Accounting And Tax Software
• Tax Software
• Planning
• Business Advisory
• Accounting
• Accrued Liabilities
• Auditing
• Bank Reconciliations
• Basic Accounting Principles
• Mental Health
• Business Administration
• Corporate Tax
• Development Aid
• Disabilities
• Discounts And Allowances
• Finance
• Financial Statements
• Innovation
• Point Of Sale
• Remittance
• Business Strategies
• Tax Compliance Software

Job areas

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

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