Senior Accountant, Assurance and Accounting - Agriculture

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At MNP we pride ourselves on being different – it’s our entrepreneurial drive that sets us apart. It’s the same drive that’s helped us become Canada’s fastest growing national firm. We foster collaboration, value your ideas, promote based on talent, live balanced lifestyles and make time for FUN. We are one firm, one team, collaborating to support you wherever you want to take your career.

Join the momentum. We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant for our growing Agriculture team. Dedicated to protecting farmers and maximizing results, MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm for Canada’s agriculture industry. Since 1958, our agriculture team has proudly worked alongside farmers and processors to keep their agricultural businesses current, competitive and profitable. We have invested more time and resources into understanding agriculture than any other firm. With more than 15,000 agriculture clients and a team of over 600 agriculture specialists, we deliver a diverse suite of services specifically tailored to help operations thrive.

ROLE @ MNP

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the agricultural industry through interactions with clients, key agricultural leaders in the community and fellow colleagues
• Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements
• Prepare financial statements and corresponding notes
• Compute taxes owed and prepare personal and corporate tax returns (and other tax compliance slips) ensuring compliance with government standards
• Prepare AgriStability and AgriInvest applications
• Prepare year-end tax forms (T4s and T5s)
• Apply knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
• Investigate and correct discrepancies/ irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
• Respond to client questions and queries
• Raise identified technical issues with manager or engagement partner
• Update manager or engagement partner on the progress of engagements
• Clearly document evidence from testing and conclusions made
• Complete bank and other account reconciliations
• Prepare payroll, DAS, CSST, GST and QST government reports, etc.
• Prepare professional correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts and highlights resulting from the client engagement
• Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
• Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
• 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
• Lead engagement teams while coaching and mentoring junior team members
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge
  

Skills And Experience

• Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in public accounting
• Extensive knowledge of and experience working with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
• Understanding of various agriculture business risk programs, such as AgriStability, AgriInvest, GARS, Just Solutions, etc
• Experience or background in the Agriculture industry
• Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Profile, Quickbooks and Simply Accounting
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Some travel may be required
  

MY REWARDS @ 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!