Staff Accountant (Pembroke)

The Pembroke office of Welch LLP is looking for permanent full-time staff accountants.  All levels of experience will be considered. The ideal candidates are individuals who are dynamic, have an entrepreneurial spirit, can adapt to an ever-changing environment, and have an aptitude for developing and maintaining good relationships with clients and staff.  They must also be able to handle a variety of responsibilities in a professional manner. 

Welch LLP is a mid-sized full-service firm of Chartered Professional Accountants with a staff of over 300 people in 12 offices throughout Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and the GTA – making Welch LLP the 14^th largest accounting firm in Canada, helping clients since 1918.

Welch LLP is a dynamic organization with a friendly work atmosphere.  As a member of the Welch team, you will be challenged with taking on increasingly important audit and accounting roles on client files in the public and not-for-profit sectors, as well as many private owner operated enterprises. 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the engagement senior, the individual is responsible for all aspects of the engagement including planning and execution of the engagement
• Preparation of financial statements and related working paper files (audits, reviews, compilations) in CaseWare
• Summarize client information on accounting packages or spreadsheets
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns

Qualifications:

• Currently has or is working towards a business diploma or degree and is interested in pursuing a career in accounting
• Strong communication skills: ability to listen to others, ask questions, and express points of view
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with clients and co-workers
• An ability to learn new computer software
• Initiative, willingness, and ability to accept responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Possess decisiveness, good judgment and common sense
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems, propose sound alternatives and conclusions

If you are interested in a great career opportunity with a growing, flexible, and dynamic organization, please apply by emailing a resume to tsylvestre@welchllp.com or mailing a copy to:

Welch LLP
Attention: Tami Sylvestre
PO Box 757
Pembroke ON K8A 6X9

Welch LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.  Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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