Senior Associate, Audit and Accounting

Job title: Senior Associate, Audit and Accounting

Job description: The planning and execution of fieldwork for audit and review engagements, including: * Completion of all planning documents, and the scheduling and leadership of the planning meeting * Set and work within approved budgets and deadlines * In conjunction with the manager/partner, devise appropriate engagement program, including risk analysis, the calculation of materiality and appropriate procedures * Preparing financial statements, including customizing note disclosure as required * Recognition of accounting issues and working with manager/partner to devise appropriate work plan to address them * Customization of client correspondence where appropriate, including management representation letter, legal letters etc. * Deliver completed file and financial statements to manager/partner for review * Prepare/review corporate tax returns and related checklists. Recognize additional tax filings as required. * Clear all review notes issued by manager/partner * Obtain/maintain a strong understanding of clients’ business and respond promptly to and be proactive to anticipate client needs * Train, supervise and evaluate staff and delegate work to them according to need * Gain appropriate level of tax knowledge, based on position * Maintain knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and updates MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants * *Pursuing or completion of the Canadian CPA designation* * A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a public accounting practice * Experience working with mid-market entrepreneurial clients is preferred * Solid knowledge of accounting software including Caseware/Caseview; Tax Prep, MS Excel * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships * Organizational skills for prioritizing demands, work flow and meeting deadlines * Must have a strong commitment to quality * Solid understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work in a team environment Our client is a well-known accounting, tax, and advisory firm. * Hybrid work environment * Friendly and collaborative culture * Competitive compensation package * Professional development programs * Opportunity for growth

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