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Senior Accountant, Tax

  • Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Full-time

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2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience
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English
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Original job description

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 working towards, a CPA designation; completion of CFE examination and working towards relevant practical experience requirements will also be considered
  • 2 to 4 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!

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!

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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Responsibilities

Complete tax engagements, prepare personal and corporate tax returns and year-end forms, calculate and review share capital, and resolve compliance issues with clients and government agencies. Lead engagement teams, advise clients on tax strategies and business processes, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development and process improvement.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration is preferred, with an accounting or finance major; candidates must have completed or be working toward a CPA designation, with relevant CFE and practical experience also considered. The role requires 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience, working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act, and experience with accounting and tax software.

Skills

  • Tax Compliance
  • Personal Tax Returns
  • Corporate Tax Returns
  • Canadian Income Tax Act
  • Tax Strategy
  • Tax Reporting
  • Tax Risk Management
  • Year-End Tax Forms
  • Share Capital Calculation
  • Accounting Software
  • Tax Software
  • Engagement Team Leadership
  • Coaching And Mentoring
  • Business Development
  • Process Improvement

Benefits

  • 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

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Management & Leadership
  • Consulting

Keywords

  • Tax Engagements
  • Tax Compliance
  • Personal Tax Returns
  • Corporate Tax Returns
  • T4 Forms
  • T5 Forms
  • Share Capital
  • Canadian Income Tax Act
  • Tax Strategies
  • Tax Reporting
  • Risk Management
  • Accounting Software
  • Tax Software
  • CPA Designation
  • CFE Examination
  • Public Accounting
  • Client Advisory
  • Business Process Evaluation
  • Government Agencies
  • Engagement Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Coaching And Mentoring
  • Business Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Client Presentations

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