Senior Accounting Technician, Assurance and Accounting (Northeastern Ontario)

Job summary

The Senior Accounting Technician will assist with compilation, audit, and tax engagements while managing bookkeeping and financial reporting tasks. They will also reconcile general ledger accounts and communicate with clients and government agencies regarding financial matters.

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 a Senior 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 * Liaise with clients on administrative matters and provide functional advice to other team members * 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 preferred) * 3 years of relevant accounting experience * Experience preparing T4s and T5s and knowledge of personal and corporate tax * Working knowledge of accounting processes and principles * Experience working with accounting and tax software * Written and verbal English language skills, with French 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! The annual range for this position is: $50,000 to $80,000. 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! Future/Current Opportunity: Current

What you’ll do

The Senior Accounting Technician will assist with compilation, audit, and tax engagements while managing bookkeeping and financial reporting tasks. They will also reconcile general ledger accounts and communicate with clients and government agencies regarding financial matters.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an accounting certificate or a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration. A minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience and proficiency in accounting and tax software are required.

Benefits

• Vacation time • Paid personal days • Group pension plan • Voluntary savings products • Bonus programs • Flexible benefits • Mental health resources • Professional development assistance • Social events

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• client relations · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Administrative
• Accounting Technician
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors