Accountant, Ease

General Position Summary: Cloud Accounting Services Accountant

Make an impact with our ease Cloud Accounting Services team as an 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 use cutting-edge technology to deliver a full suite of services, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, financial reporting and payroll administration.

EASE is a comprehensive digital accounting and bookkeeping solution tailored to meet the unique needs of small and mid-sized businesses across Canada. This cloud-based service integrates industry-leading financial software, with expert advisory support to streamline financial management processes. 

MNP is one of Canada’s largest professional service firms providing client-focused accounting, consulting, tax, and digital services to clients. Founded in 1958, MNP today is a CAD 2 billion+ organization with 9600+ employees and 154 offices across Canada. 

MNP prides itself on being an ‘advisor’ to its clients (individuals, businesses, and organizations), focusing on their success by delivering personalized strategies and solutions that help clients reach their full potential — wherever business takes them.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with full cycle bookkeeping and payroll functions for MNP clients 
  
• Prepare and maintain payroll and related government remittances/filings, recording of sales, accounts receivable, expenses, accounts payable, payroll and Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) transactions 
  
• Set up client files and assist with the completion of budgets and administrative planning 
  
• Maintain, monitor and reconcile GL accounts including cash, bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and intercompany and point of sale (POS)/system uploads
  
• Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies, discuss with supervisor or engagement partner to develop resolutions
  
• Work collaboratively and develop and maintain relationships with clients and team members
  

Skills: 

• At least 2 years of end-to-end bookkeeping experience for external clients. Experience of managing books for Canadian clients will be an advantage.
  
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and processes 
  
• Understanding of sales taxes (GST, PST, HST), payroll taxes and corporate tax
  
• Experience working with cloud accounting software such as QBO and/or Xero is preferred
  
• Intermediate Excel skills – familiar with Excel functions such Pivot Table, VLOOKUP etc. to process and analyze complex data
  
• Sound communication and organizational skills
  
• Demonstrates attention to detail in all aspects of work
  

Educational Qualifications:

·       Bachelor / Master of Commerce OR

·       Bachelor of Business Administration or Accounting

Certifications:

·       Certificate in QuickBooks Online Basic/Advanced, Xero, and other application certifications an asset