Bookkeeping Team Lead

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; opportunity to specialize and deepen skills; and flexibility of work-life balance to enjoy family and personal interests.

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.

National Firm expertise, with the value and service of a mid-market firm

Established in 1918, we evolved from a single office to the largest locally owned and operated firm in the Ottawa 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 one of the largest mid-market accounting firms in Canada and with strong growth prospects.

About the Opportunity

Welch LLP is currently looking for a Bookkeeping Team Lead for our Elevate team! As the Bookkeeping Team Lead, you will be challenged with taking on increasingly important responsibilities. You will work closely will all members of your team including managers and partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow up with bookkeeping team on the completion of assigned work in accordance with established due dates
• Effectively managing the bookkeeping team by providing training on how to manage tasks, guidance and delegate work
• Act as the central point of reference within the firm for bookkeeping/bookkeeping systems questions
• Manage bookkeeping for select companies at a time using online or desktop accounting software, including the ability to reconcile accounts receivable and payables, generate weekly/bi-weekly payroll, and file quarterly and annual returns
• Manage client needs, communicating with our business owner customers via e-mail and phone and video conference calls
• Follow up with external vendors as needed to maintain accurate client books
• Working with clients to provide ad-hoc information as requested; problem solve for clients when required
• Monthly & quarterly reporting – payroll, GST, HST, WSIB, EHT, etc.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with manager.
• Maintain clear documentation to allow for partner/manager or external (CRA) review efficiently.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• University or College certification in Bookkeeping or Accounting
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience or a combination of education and experience in a full cycle bookkeeping role
• Experience with payroll and payroll reporting is a requirement
• Experience completing bookkeeping duties for multiple clients would be considered an asset

Skills & Knowledge:

• At least three (3) years of direct use of Dext, QBO, Plooto, Wagepoint, and Karbon in a Cloud Bookkeeping environment
• Working knowledge of legacy accounting software, such as Sage 50 / QuickBooks Desktop would be an asset
• General knowledge of bookkeeping deadlines required
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and good team player
• Excellent client/customer service skills
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and control work
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, working on multiple assignments, with a high degree of autonomy over work
• Initiative, willingness and ability to accept responsibility
• Aptitude for dealing with people in a respectful manner
• Ability to work under pressure, decisiveness, creativeness, good judgment and common sense
• Proven ability to recognize and analyze problems, propose sound alternatives and conclusions
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French would be an asset

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. There is no AI used in Welch’s hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.