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 representative.
• 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

MyRewards@MNP 

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

Diversity@MNP

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. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.