Accounting Technician

Make an impact with our Accounting team as an Accounting Technician. 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 provide comprehensive, tailored financial information that enables clients to make informed decisions with confidence.

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

• Prepare and maintain government remittances/filings, accounts receivable, expenses, accounts payable and payroll transactions
• Set-up client files, assist with the completion of budgets and complete administrative planning and other aspects of accounting work
• Perform the month-end and quarter-end close process
• Maintain, monitor and reconcile GL accounts, including but not limited to cash, bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, intercompany and point of sale (POS)/system uploads
• Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions
• Communicate with governments regarding information requests, assessments and installments
• Communicate with suppliers and review contracts
• Communicate directly with clients and their representatives
• Work with accounting software and provide support to clients
• Develop and maintain relationships with client management
• Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Raise awareness of MNP at community events
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop your accounting and assurance knowledge

Skills and Experience

• Completion of an Accounting certificate or Administration (Accounting or Finance major considered an asset)
• Entry level to 4 years of accounting related experience
• Working knowledge of trial balances, general ledger (GL) databases, financial statement close processes and accounting matters is beneficial
• Experience in preparing T4s and T5s and knowledge of personal and corporate tax is preferred
• Understanding of payroll, bookkeeping and record keeping practices on manual and computerized system(s) is considered an asset
• Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as Quickbooks, TaxPrep, and Caseware
• Knowledge of Investment accounting and working knowledge of Write-Up
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Company

At MNP, our opportunities are designed to channel your ambition, nurture your talent, and empower you to achieve your best, both in and away from the office. With your goals in mind, we have unique opportunities for you to find inspiration and belonging. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. MNP is committed to providing accessibility and employment for people with disabilities in a manner that respects dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity. Accommodation throughout the recruitment process is available upon request by contacting accessibility@mnp.ca.