Accountant, U.S. Corporate Tax

About the role

Join MNP’s U.S. Corporate Tax team as an Accountant and help deliver customized tax strategies for a diverse client base. You will work within a complex regulatory environment, providing innovative solutions that address cross‑border needs and minimize tax liability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop technical skills in corporate income tax compliance, tax accounting, research and writing.
• Apply knowledge of GAAP, the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, and bilateral income‑tax treaties.
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple engagements, and conduct inventory counts.
• Research tax issues, analyze financial and tax data, and assess potential implications.
• Review, investigate, and correct discrepancies in financial entries, documents and reports.
• Establish charts of accounts, prepare journal entries, compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns for various entity types.
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings.
• Collaborate with the client engagement team and build relationships with client contacts.
• Contribute ideas to improve work processes and effectively use MNP internal programs and systems.

Required profile

• Successfully obtained or working towards a Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major preferred).
• Working towards qualifications to write the U.S. CPA exams or willing to pursue an IRS Enrolled Agent designation.
• Previous tax or accounting office experience is considered an asset.

Required skills

• Corporate income tax compliance
• Tax accounting
• Tax research and writing
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• U.S. Internal Revenue Code knowledge
• Understanding of bilateral income‑tax treaties
• Experience with accounting and tax software (preferred)

What we offer

• Generous base pay and performance‑based bonuses
• Vacation time, 4 paid personal days, and flexible benefits
• Group pension plan with 4% matching and voluntary savings products
• Mental health resources and exclusive perks/discounts
• Professional development assistance and career growth opportunities