Co-op Accountant, Tax (September 2024)

Location

Burlington, ON | Canada

Job description

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 a Co-op Accountant. 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. The co-op term for this position is for September 2024.

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. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop technical skills in areas such as: compilations, reviews, bookkeeping and tax 
• Develop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE), the Canadian Income Tax Act 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 relationships 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

Skills and Experience 

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred) 
• Working towards prerequisites for admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)
• Previous tax or accounting related office experience is considered an asset
• Customer service and/or client service experience is considered an asset
• Experience working with accounting and tax software is considered an asset

MyRewards@MNP 

More than a paycheque, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards for our team members. With a focus on health and wealth, we provide an extensive list of benefits that support our unique culture and foster work-life integration.   

Our MyRewards@MNP program offers benefits that allow you to thrive at work and outside of the office. Be rewarded with generous paid time off including 4 personal days, firm sponsored social events, a group pension plan with 4% matching contribution, voluntary savings products, bonus program eligibility, a wellness subsidy, health and dental benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, learning opportunities through MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment and more!

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