Accountant, Assurance and Accounting

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax, and business advisory firm in Canada, known for its entrepreneurial spirit. They are seeking an Accountant to join their Assurance & Accounting team, where the role involves providing tailored financial information and managing client accounts to help them make informed decisions. Responsibilities Develop technical skills in areas such as: compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax Develop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE) Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files simultaneously and conduct inventory counts Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition and payroll walk-through with clients in a professional manner Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports Assess appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights Collaborate with client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using MNP internal programs and systems Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary Skills Completion of, or working towards, a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred) Completion of, or working towards, prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) upon commencement of employment Develop technical skills in areas such as: compilations, reviews, audits, bookkeeping and tax Develop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE) Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files simultaneously and conduct inventory counts Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition and payroll walk-through with clients in a professional manner Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports Assess appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights Collaborate with client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using MNP internal programs and systems Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary Previous accounting related office experience is considered an asset Customer service and/or client service experience is considered an asset Experience working with accounting and tax software is considered an asset Benefits 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 Company Overview MNP is an accounting, tax and business consulting firm that provides various strategies to public, private and not-for-profit sectors . It is a sub-organization of Societe Generale. It was founded in 1958, and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, CAN, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is