Staff Accountant

Location: Ottawa, Ontario • Category: Full-time, permanent • Job Type: Hybrid • Salary Range: $55,000-$57,000 per year

Choose Local, Choose Welch LLP

Headquartered in Ottawa, with 12 offices between Gatineau and Toronto, the key to our success is continually evolving to meet the needs of its employees, clients and the marketplace. With a full suite of professional services, ranging from traditional assurance to expert business advisory, our clients respect and value the firm’s expertise and commitment to exceptional service. Our clientele is as varied as the economic landscape, ranging from start-ups to large, multi-divisional privately-held companies and small cap public companies listed in Canada.

We offer our employees invaluable prospects: possibility for growth and advancement; variety to explore different career paths with paid study leave and support for continued learning; opportunity to specialize and deepen skills through our APEX and management training programs; and flexibility of work-life balance to enjoy family and personal interests with our Summer Friday program, 4 weeks of vacation and winter holiday closure.

Grounded in a values-led culture (care, impact, empower), we are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive environment, in our leadership, and supporting our surrounding communities. While we are a hybrid focused company, Welch LLP still offers plenty of ways to connect and enjoy in-office workdays. From the popular snack cart, paid volunteer days to fun seasonal events like our summer picnic and tax party there is always something fun on the calendar!

National Firm expertise, with the value and service of a small firm

Established in 1918, we evolved from a single office to the largest locally-owned and operated firm in the region. With 12 offices and over 300 people across Ontario and Western Quebec, Welch LLP has deeps roots in the communities it serves. Welch ranks as the 14th largest accounting firm in Canada and continues to grow.

About the Opportunity

Welch LLP is currently looking for a Staff Accountant at our Ottawa location whose primary tasks will include preparing notice to reader engagements, participating in audits, and preparing personal and corporate tax returns. This opportunity will be based out of our Ottawa office, with the expectation of in office work minimum 3 days per week. This job posting is to fill an existing vacancy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor with the preparation of various assurance engagement files which would include audits and reviews.
• Prepare compilation engagement working paper files.
• Prepare basic financial statements as part of the working paper files.
• Prepare basic corporate tax returns.
• Prepare personal tax returns.
• Summarize client financial information in accounting packages or spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• Minimum completion of a University degree or College diploma with a specialization in Accounting.
• At least 8 months of previous experience in a public accounting role is required.
• CPA, CA or equivalent designation obtained or near completion preferred.
• Experience using Caseware or TaxPrep is considered a strong asset.
• Excellent communication skills in English; bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

If you are interested in a great career opportunity with a growing, flexible and dynamic organization, apply today or reach out to learn more about our team and culture!

Welch LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. There is no AI used in Welch's hiring process.