Designated Professional, Taxation Services

Job summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for completing tax engagements, preparing personal and corporate tax returns, and developing proactive tax strategies for clients. They also lead engagement teams, mentor junior staff, and maintain client relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

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 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 (and other compliance slips), preparing year-end tax forms (T4s/T5s), calculating and reviewing share capital * 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 progress toward, a CPA designation. Candidates who have successfully completed the CFE and are in the final stages of meeting CPA practical experience requirements will also be considered. * Minimum 3 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience. * Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act * Experience working with accounting and tax software 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! The annual salary for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 per year. Compensation is determined based on individual skills, CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program progression and relevant experience. Vancouver Island@MNP Discover more about the unique elements and lifestyle at MNP on Vancouver Island through our team member videos, community insights and current opportunities here. [https://www.mnp.ca/en/careers/the-flexibility-you-need-when-life-gets-busy] 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 Senior Accountant is responsible for completing tax engagements, preparing personal and corporate tax returns, and developing proactive tax strategies for clients. They also lead engagement teams, mentor junior staff, and maintain client relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration and have at least 3 years of public accounting or tax experience. Completion of or progress toward a CPA designation is required, along with a working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act.

Benefits

• 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

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Tax compliance
• Corporate tax returns
• Personal tax returns
• Tax strategies
• Financial reporting
• Share capital calculation
• Client advisory
• Technical report writing
• Team leadership
• Mentoring
• Business development
• Canadian Income Tax Act
• Accounting software
• Tax software
• Tax Software
• Public Accounting
• Tax Compliance
• Business Advisory
• Accounting
• Mental Health
• Business Development
• Business Administration
• Business Process
• Corporate Tax
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certified Public Accountant
• Development Aid
• Disabilities
• Discounts And Allowances
• Finance
• Income Tax
• Innovation
• IRS Tax Forms
• Mentorship
• Presentations
• Coaching
• Share Capital
• Business Strategies
• Tax Compliance Software

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Director of Taxation
• Tax Accountant
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

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