Accountant, U.S. Corporate Tax

MNP•Toronto, ON

About The Position

Make an impact with our U.S. Corporate Tax team as an Accountant. This diverse team of professionals delivers customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. As a trusted advisor, you’ll deliver innovative, strategic plans that address clients’ cross-border needs and minimize tax liability. 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. When applying, please submit your resume, cover letter, transcript and other applicable forms, as necessary, in 1 document.

Requirements

Successfully obtained, or working towards, a Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)
Working towards all necessary qualifications to write the U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exams (or completion of, or willingness to work towards, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Enrolled Agent designation if not pursuing a U.S. CPA)
Previous tax or accounting related office experience is considered an asset
Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop technical skills in areas such as corporate income tax compliance, tax accounting, tax research and writing
Develop and apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, bilateral income tax treaties and related legislation
Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files simultaneously and conduct inventory counts
Research various tax related issues and conclude on their potential implications
Collect and analyze relevant financial and tax data
Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns for various types of entities
Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
Collaborate with client engagement team and build relationship 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