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Senior Accountant, Audit

@ MNP

Calgary, Alberta

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

MNP, a national accounting, tax and business advisory firm, is hiring a Senior Accountant for its Assurance & Accounting team. The role leads audit engagements and advises clients on financial reporting, with travel as needed. The posting requires pursuing a CPA designation and 2 to 4 years of public accounting experience; full-time, with a group pension plan with 4% matching and four paid personal days.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct audit engagements
  • Prepare financial statements and client summaries
  • Review and correct discrepancies in financial entries
  • Coach and mentor junior team members
  • Participate in business development

Requirements summary:

  • Pursuing a CPA designation
  • 2 to 4 years of public accounting experience
  • Knowledge of GAAP, SEC and IFRS
  • Experience with accounting and tax software
  • CFE passed is an asset

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-08-24
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: moderate
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCPA
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Visa sponsorship, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness

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Job 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 Assurance & Accounting team as a Senior Accountant. 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

  • Conduct audit engagements
  • Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses; manage multiple files simultaneously and conduct inventory counts
  • Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition and payroll walk-through with clients
  • Summarize clients’ current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports
  • Assess and assure appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
  • Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
  • Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
  • Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
  • Develop effective working relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
  • Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities
  • Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience

  • Pursing a CPA designation is required
  • Successfully passed the CFE is considered an asset
  • 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience
  • Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Experience working with accounting and tax software
  • Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles

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!

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