Accounting Technician

at  Welch LLP

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 an Accounting Technician to join our US Tax team who will primarily focus on providing bookkeeping and accounting services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, investments, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Completion of personal US tax returns and cross border.
• Preparation of regular external filings such as HST, WSIB, and payroll, and completion of routine account analysis and bookkeeping tasks following established processes.
• Supervised preparation and review of working paper files, financial statements and income tax returns for compilation engagements.
• Identifying issues and errors, investigating discrepancies, discussing with managers, and developing solutions to resolve the errors.
• Responding to requests and correcting errors identified by managers, senior managers, associates or partners in a timely manner.
• Effective communication with our clients, partners, and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of practical, comprehensive bookkeeping and accounting experience
• Experience with compilation engagements, T1s, and T2s, is considered a strong asset.
• Completion of post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting or bookkeeping
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Experience with audit, accounting and tax software.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
• High attention to detail
• Previous experience working in a public accounting firm is considered a strong asset

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.

• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, investments, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Completion of personal US tax returns and cross border.
• Preparation of regular external filings such as HST, WSIB, and payroll, and completion of routine account analysis and bookkeeping tasks following established processes.
• Supervised preparation and review of working paper files, financial statements and income tax returns for compilation engagements.
• Identifying issues and errors, investigating discrepancies, discussing with managers, and developing solutions to resolve the errors.
• Responding to requests and correcting errors identified by managers, senior managers, associates or partners in a timely manner.
• Effective communication with our clients, partners, and staff