Senior Accountant,Tax Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Accounting

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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 Tax team as a Senior 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.

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

Responsible for the completion of tax outsourcing engagement by supporting Public and Private companies in their application of tax accounting under IFRS, US GAAP, ASPE.

Responsible for the completion of tax engagements by computing taxes owed, preparing corporate and personal tax returns (and other compliance slips), preparing year-end tax forms (T4s/T5s/NR4s), calculating and reviewing share capital and ensuring compliance and government standards are met.

Develop and apply knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and related legislation

Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address tax compliance issues

Work with client and tax team to develop and implement tax planning and tax minimization strategy engagements.

Develop a thorough understanding of MNP’s services, businesses and industry

Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes

Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities

Liaise and correspond professionally with clients, colleagues and the firm leadership team

Promote regular attendance, balanced lifestyle and high standard of team wellness

Attend internal MNP courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge

Prepare basic tax reorganizations including engagement planning, the collection of data, the development of step plans and building direct client relationships

Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses

Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)

Completion of, or working towards, a CPA designation; completion of CFE examination and working towards relevant practical experience requirements will also be considered

1 to 3 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience

Experience in the preparation of domestic tax compliance as well as research and documentation of tax issues

Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Tax Cycle, Quickbooks and Simply Accounting is preferred

Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act

Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point


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Senior Accountant, Tax