Accounting Technician, Tax

MNP•Brockville, ON

2d•CA$40,000 - CA$60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 an Accounting Technician. 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.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree or certificate in accounting or another relevant field
Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act

Nice To Haves

Experience in an accounting, customer service and/or client service environment is preferred
Experience in financial statement analysis and preparation of tax returns is considered an asset
Experience working with accounting and tax software is considered an asset

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