Accountant (Internal Finance)

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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 Accounting team as an Accountant. This diverse team of professionals are committed to delivering firm-wide financial solutions with expertise and precision.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll compile, analyze, summarize and monitor financial data and reports that are integral to understanding the financial position of our firm.

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.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Firm financial reporting structure including all relevant accounting processes and systems
• Assist with preparation and review of monthly financial statements
• Analyze income and expense statement accounts for significant budget and month-to-month variances
• Analyze balance sheet accounts for large month to month variances
• Review and / or perform complex account reconciliations
• Review and analyze inter-company accounts
• Perform month end / year end processes as assigned
• Prepare, post, review, and approve journal entries and AP invoices requiring approval
• Prepare schedules for T5013 and corporation tax returns
• Assist in the preparation of indirect tax returns
• Collaborate with other team members and communicate in response to queries from our regional and non-practice offices
• Prepare documents for auditors and respond to Stats Canada surveys
• Assist with budgets, business analysis, and ad-hoc projects or requests
• Monitor internal controls and make recommendations for improvement
• Maintain strong working relationships with National Office team members and Partners
• Develop a basic understanding of MNP’s services, businesses, and industry
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop your financial accounting knowledge
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes

Skills and Experience

• 3 or more years of related accounting experience, specifically with preparing financial statements and analysis of variances, financial data, and reconciliations
• A University degree in accounting or related field, and / or a completed and accredited accounting designation
• A basic understanding of indirect and income tax considerations to support with compliance
• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel skills (including pivots, vlookup)
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to work self-sufficiently and as a team player
• Experience working with Agresso / Unit 4 is considered an asset
• The ability to write or speak in French is considered an asset
30+ days ago