Staff Accountant-Renfrew, ON

Location: Renfrew, Ontario • Category: Full-time, permanent • Job Type: In-office • Salary Range: $50,000-$73,440 per year

Choose Local, Choose Welch LLP  

Working at our Renfrew office, 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 14th largest accounting firm in Canada and continues to grow.  

About the Opportunity

Welch LLP is currently looking for a Staff Accountant at our Renfrew location whose primary tasks will include preparing notice to reader engagements, participating in audits, and preparing personal and corporate tax returns.

This job posting is to fill an existing vacancy. 

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

• Minimum completion of a University degree or College diploma with a specialization in Accounting


• Some previous experience in an accounting/bookkeeping role is required


• 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

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. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.  Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. AI is not used in Welch's hiring process.

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