Staff Accountant (Quality Assurance)

Choose Local, Choose Welch LLP  

Headquartered in Ottawa, 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, 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, in our leadership, and supporting our surrounding communities. 

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

About the Opportunity

Welch LLP is currently looking for a Staff Accountant for ourProfessional Standards team. While you would have a predominantly client-facing role, the Professional Standards team who are responsible for our Quality Assurance (QA) program, will on occasion require your assistance with monitoring internal quality control standards, as well as developing strategies to meet our profession’s standards. 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 position will allow you to gain exposure to both audit and tax,while building on your communication skills and problem-solving techniques

Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to assist with the preparation of various assurance engagement files which would include audits and reviews (financial, internal or compliance).
• Prepare compilation engagement working paper files.
• Prepare basic financial statements as part of the working paper files.
• Assist with special report engagements.
• Prepare basic corporate tax returns.
• Prepare personal tax returns.
• Summarize client financial information in accounting packages or spreadsheets.
• Assist with implementation of Quality Assurance program.

Qualifications

• Minimum completion of a University degree with a specialization in Accounting
• Experience using Caseware or TaxPrep is considered a strong asset
• Working towards fulfilling the experience requirements required for the CPA designation
• Excellent communication skills in English; bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset
• Strong knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to maintain good relationships with people
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems and propose sound solutions
• Must be able to demonstrate initiative and sound judgment

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

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.