Senior Accountant, Indigenous Services

MNP•Timmins, ON

2d•CA$50,000 - CA$80,000

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 ease Cloud Accounting Services team as a Senior Accountant, Indigenous Services. 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 use cutting-edge technology to deliver a full suite of services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, financial reporting and payroll administration. 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
2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience
Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Experience working with accounting and tax software
Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles

Nice To Haves

Experience working with First Nations communities considered an asset

Responsibilities

Summarize clients’ current financial status by collecting information and preparing periodic balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports
Assist client with government required reporting
Assess and assure appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
Work with Indigenous Services Canada and other funders to gather requirements and help clients stay on track with reporting
Support audit readiness by organizing documents, sharing best practices, and connecting with external auditors when needed
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
Develop effective working relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities
Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary