Accounting Supervisor

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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 thriving culture in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Professional Services team as an Accounting Supervisor. This diverse team of professionals are dedicated to exceeding clients’ unique needs within a rapidly evolving business and financial reporting landscape. As part of the team, you will play a critical role in delivering a wide range of services – from bookkeeping to financial analysis and business advisory.

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

• Assist with full cycle bookkeeping and payroll functions
• Oversee the billing process, ensuring accuracy in client invoices and adherence to billing guidelines
• Oversee outstanding accounts and ensure timely follow-up on collections to facilitate prompt payment
• Maintain, monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Perform the month-end and quarter-end close process timely and accurately
• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts, conduct monthly expense reviews, and implement a financially conservative approach to identify areas for cost control and strategic decision-making
• Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies, discuss with the Engagement Partner, and develop resolutions to resolve issues and errors
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Cultivate strong working relationships with clients, collaborating with accounting and administrative teams to deliver exceptional client service
• Undertake any other related or ad hoc duties assigned by the Partner, with a view to delivering optimal service and addressing the client’s specific requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Possess 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting or finance
• Experience in a professional services firm is an asset
• Hold a college diploma or university degree in finance, accounting, economics or business administration
• A background in political science through academic training or practical experience is a strong asset for this role.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience working with cloud accounting software such as QBO
• Strong computer literacy, including effective working skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint