Accounting Technician

Welch LLP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounting Technician to join their US Tax team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide bookkeeping and accounting services, including the preparation of personal US tax returns and regular external filings. With a focus on growth and flexibility, this position allows for career advancement in a supportive and inclusive environment. The firm values exceptional service and is committed to empowering its employees while fostering a diverse workplace. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about accounting, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts and prepare US tax returns.
• Communicate effectively with clients and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Accounting and tax software

Job description

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 deep 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 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.