Senior Accountant / Designated Professional, Indigenous Ease Services

MNP•White Rock, BC

2d•CA$70,000 - CA$78,500•Hybrid

About The Position

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm for Indigenous Nations, businesses, and entrepreneurs in Canada. With more than 270 Indigenous clients and 500 team members dedicated to this sector, no other firm has invested as much time and resources into serving the unique needs of Indigenous communities. Our clients include various First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities as well as Indigenous organizations and associations across the country. We support our clients with a wide range of accounting and consulting services, including remote accounting support, process improvement and capacity development.

Requirements

CPA designation
Experience working with full-cycle accounting processes
Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles

Nice To Haves

CAFM designation
Knowledge of Sage 300, Sage Intacct, Adagio, Xyntax, QBO or Xero
Experience working with Indigenous communities or organizations

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of full cycle accounting operations, including financial transactions and reporting
Collaborate with clients, internal team members and relationship managers to ensure high-quality Indigenous EASE client engagements
Monitor and ensure the accuracy of financial transactions and reporting, including compliance with regulatory standards
Coordinate the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, including variance reports
Support month-end and year-end closing processes
Prepare and publish timely, accurate and compliant financial statements and related reports
Assist with new engagements by providing the required information for client setup and deliverable creation
Maintain and update charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
Maintain flexibility to travel to client sites