Accounting Technician, U.S. Corporate Tax found on MNP LLP

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Join the momentum. We are seeking an Accounting Technician for our growing U.S. Corporate Tax team. Providing the highest level of excellence, MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. Our Tax team works with individuals and organizations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors providing comprehensive strategies that minimize risk, meet tax compliance and reporting requirements, drive efficiencies and maximize returns. Specifically, our U.S. Corporate Tax team assists businesses with cross-border issues to strategically plan and manage their tax liability.

Performance Expectations

• Prepare U.S. corporate and partnership federal and state income tax returns
• Review and analyze trial balances, asset continuity schedules, and sales breakdown in preparing tax return workpapers
• Enter tax return information into business tax return preparation software
• Self review of work for completeness and accuracy
• Correspond with team members in response to specific tax queries
• Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
• Monitor project timelines against targets, adjust where necessary; advise team members of project status and issues as they arise
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Promote regular attendance, balanced lifestyle and high standard of team wellness
• Contribute to a positive and respectful work environment
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop accounting and U.S. tax knowledge

Credentials

• Possess a post-secondary diploma or certificate in accounting or another relevant field
• One (1) to three (3) years experience in an accounting and/or client service environment is preferred
• Previous experience with financial statement analysis and preparation of tax returns is an asset
• Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as CaseWare or GoSystem is an asset
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

Core Competencies and Personal Characteristics

• Integrity – professional whose honesty, integrity, confidentiality and high ethical standards contributes to effective leadership and optimal business relationships
• Energy – displays enthusiasm, optimism, drive and passion while maintaining a high level of productivity and a balanced lifestyle
• Diversity – understands the importance of different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and is respectful of individual differences
• Communication – effectively expresses ideas and conveys information in business writing, conversations and interactions with others
• Client Service Excellence – understands the importance of quality client service by being courteous, responding to client requests in a timely manner and monitoring satisfaction
• Teamwork & Relationship Development – works collaboratively with team members in order to achieve a common goal and develops, maintains and strengthens relationships with others, both inside and outside the Firm
• Accountability – takes responsibility for one’s own performance by setting clear goals and tracking progress against those goals; is highly organized and uses personal judgement and decision making
• Flexibility – effectively manages multiple assignments, adapts to changing priorities and is able to work independently or as part of a team

More than a paycheque, MNP delivers. You’ll be empowered to share your ideas, take on new challenges and advance your career.

Join a diverse firm committed to maintaining its unique culture and fostering a balanced lifestyle. MNP offers benefits that allow you to thrive at work and outside the office! You can expect: generous paid time off including 4 personal days, firm sponsored FUN social events, a group pension plan with 4% matching contribution, client and team member referral bonuses, a wellness subsidy, health and dental benefits, work-life flexibility, exclusive access to a variety of perks and discounts, professional development assistance, learning opportunities through MNP University, a flexible dress for your day environment and more!