Location Cornwall

Field Accounting

Category Full-time Permanent

Type In-Office

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Staff Accountant (Cornwall)

Location Cornwall

Field Accounting

Category Full-time Permanent

Type In-Office

Posted January 14, 2025

A Firm for Entrepreneurs

Welch LLP is ideal for professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Welch offers its 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), Welch is focused on creating a diverse and inclusive environment, nurturing women in leadership, and supporting its surrounding communities.  At Welch, we know our employees are our number one asset.  It is our people that enables Welch LLP to be a firm like no other.

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 14th largest accounting firm in Canada and continues to grow.

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.

About the Opportunity

Welch LLP is currently looking for experienced Staff Accountants whose primary tasks will include preparing notice to reader engagements, participating in audits, and preparing personal and corporate tax returns. Various start dates in 2025 are available – please indicate your preference in your cover letter.

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

  • Completion of post-secondary diploma or certificate in accounting or business
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Working towards fulfilling the experience requirements required for the CPA designation is an asset but not required for this role.

If you are interested in a great career opportunity with a growing, flexible and dynamic organization, please apply by sending your cover letter and resume to cmorgan@welchllp.com with subject line “Staff Accountant”.

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