Co-op Staff Accountant

Location: Ottawa, ON  • Category: CO-OP full-time, January – April/August 2025 • Job Type: Hybrid

Choose Local, Choose Welch LLP  

Headquartered in Ottawa, the key to Welch’s 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. Welch’s clientele is as varied as the economic landscape, ranging from start-ups to large, multi-divisional privately-held companies, not-for- profit organizations and public sector entities. 

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, promoting leadership from within, and supporting its surrounding communities.  At Welch, we know our employees are our number one asset.   

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

Established in 1918, Welch 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 14^th largest accounting firm in Canada and continues to grow.  

About the Opportunity

Welch LLP is looking for co-op students who are currently working towards a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Accounting for a four or eight (4/8) month co-op placement from January – April/August 2025.

As a Co-op Staff Accountant, you will be challenged with taking on increasingly important audit and assurance roles on client files in a variety of industries and business sectors. You will work closely with all members of your team including senior managers and partners. You will have an opportunity to work in an environment that builds on the strengths of every employee and promotes their professional and personal development. This co-op position will allow you to gain exposure to both audit and tax and will provide you with the practical experience required to obtain your CPA designation.

Your primary tasks will include

• preparing notice to reader and review engagements
• participating in audits
• preparing personal and corporate tax returns
• learn how to manage your workload in a fast-paced environment
• work on accounting files in their entirety.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to maintain good relationships with people; show a good deal of initiative and judgment; and be able to recognize and analyze problems and propose sound solutions.

If you are interested in a great career opportunity with a growing, flexible and dynamic organization, please apply!

If you are interested in learning more about what Welch has to offer you, to help guide your coop decision please reach out and we can connect you with a staff member for a coffee chat, who can answer all your questions.

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.