Senior Accountant, Cross Border Individual Tax

Make an impact on our Cross Border Individual 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 provide tax advice on domestic and foreign assignments that empowers client organizations and their employees to maintain regulatory compliance and mitigate risk.

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 managing U.S. and combined U.S.-Canadian individual income tax return preparation for U.S. citizens living in Canada, U.S. residents working in Canada and Canadians working and investing in the U.S.

Assist in carrying out cross-border income tax and estate planning

Deliver industry and technical expertise relating to Canadian and U.S. individual income tax, social security and international tax treaties through client interactions, reports, technical work, management presentations and high-quality deliverables

Participate in expatriate policy design and implementation and in expatriate compensation design and implementation

Advise on Canadian and U.S. individual income tax policy and tax changes

Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions

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

Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights

Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines

Lead engagement teams, developing effective relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members

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

Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities

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

2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience

Working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. individual and income tax (1040, 8621, 5471 and 3520)

Experience working with accounting and tax software

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!

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000 - $86,000

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!

Future/Current Opportunity: Current