Tax Technician, National Tax Services

Job summary

The Tax Technician will assist in the completion of tax engagements by preparing personal and corporate tax returns and providing bookkeeping services. They will also manage client files, investigate discrepancies, and communicate with government agencies to resolve tax compliance issues.

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 National Tax Services Group as a Tax Technician. This diverse team of professionals provides best-in-class industry and technical expertise to internally drive the success of our Tax practice. As a trusted advisor, you’ll work internally to support the delivery of tax compliance services and the communication of tax matters. 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 in 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 and T5s), calculating and reviewing share capital * Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses * Prepare journal entries and provide bookkeeping services * Review legal documents such as articles of incorporation, purchase agreements and amalgamation agreements * 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 * Assist in the preparation of correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights * Work collaboratively with the client engagement team * Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary Skills and Experience * Post-secondary degree or certificate in accounting or another relevant field * The following would be considered an asset: * Experience in an accounting, customer service and/or client service environment * Experience in financial statement analysis and preparation of tax returns * Experience working with accounting and tax software * Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act 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 Tax Technician will assist in the completion of tax engagements by preparing personal and corporate tax returns and providing bookkeeping services. They will also manage client files, investigate discrepancies, and communicate with government agencies to resolve tax compliance issues.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a post-secondary degree or certificate in accounting or a relevant field. Experience in accounting, financial statement analysis, and knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act are considered strong assets.

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

• Bookkeeping · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Technical Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Tax compliance
• Corporate tax returns
• Personal tax returns
• Bookkeeping
• Financial statement analysis
• Tax software
• Accounting
• Client service
• Journal entries
• Technical reporting
• Canadian Income Tax Act
• Tax Software
• Tax Compliance
• Business Advisory
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Mental Health
• Corporate Tax
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Development Aid
• Disabilities
• Discounts And Allowances
• Income Tax
• Innovation
• IRS Tax Forms
• Presentations
• Share Capital
• Business Strategies
• Tax Compliance Software
• Tax Returns

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Administrative
• Tax Technician
• Tax Specialist
• Accountants
• Tax Preparers

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