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 Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) 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 ensure clients capitalize on opportunities to receive government support for innovation by identifying eligible projects and navigating the multitude of government incentive programs and funding opportunities available.
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
- Deliver SR&ED tax engagements involving a variety of engineering and technological analysis of manufacturing systems; supporting clients in claiming SR&ED tax credits
- Evaluate business processes and help clients identify and track eligible projects and costs under the SR&ED investment tax credit program
- Gather supporting documentation and evidence of experimentation sufficient to satisfy CRA requirements
- Advocate for industry and business rights that protect the taxpayer in claiming SR&ED benefits
- Present arguments for eligibility in a clear and concise written format compliant with CRA criteria
- Prepare and review SR&ED technical documentation as specified by Government guidelines
- Assist in preparing detailed accounting summaries for the SR&ED tax credits
- Correspond with team members and clients in response to specific SR&ED queries
- 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 accounting, engineering, or computer science
- Accounting certification or designation is preferred
- 2 to 3 years of public accounting experience in manufacturing or oil and gas services
- Exposure to Canada's SR&ED program is considered an asset
- Experience working with accounting and tax software
MyRewards@MNP
More than a paycheque, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards for our team members. With a focus on health and wealth, we provide an extensive list of benefits that support our unique culture and foster work-life integration.
Our MyRewards@MNP program offers benefits that allow you to thrive at work and outside of the office. Be rewarded with generous paid time off including 4 personal days, firm sponsored social events, a group pension plan with 4% matching contribution, voluntary savings products, bonus program eligibility, a wellness subsidy, health and dental benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, learning opportunities through MNP University, a flexible 'Dress For Your Day' environment and more!