Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting

MNP•Gatineau, QC

1d•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 Assurance & Accounting team as a Senior Accountant. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide comprehensive, tailored financial information that enables clients to make informed decisions with confidence. 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

CPA designation obtained.
2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience with accounting and tax software.
Understanding of business, accounting, management, and business development principles.

Responsibilities

Perform compilation, review, and audit engagements; provide bookkeeping and tax services.
Prepare files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses; manage multiple engagements simultaneously and conduct inventory counts.
Perform walkthrough testing of accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisitions and disposals, and payroll processes with clients.
Summarize the client’s current financial position by gathering information and preparing the balance sheet, income statement, and other relevant reports.
Evaluate and ensure the appropriateness of audit evidence supporting expenses, revenues, capital asset acquisitions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and prepaid expenses.
Review and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial records, documents, and reports.
Develop charts of accounts and prepare journal entries for inclusion in the accounts.
Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries, and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts, and key highlights.
Build effective working relationships with clients; mentor and guide less experienced team members.
Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities.
Be willing to travel as required.