Accounting Technician (Toronto)

Welch LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch LLP, a leading accounting firm, seeks an Accounting Technician for their Toronto office. You will handle bookkeeping, tax returns, and reconciliations while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. This role is ideal for candidates with 2-3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of practical bookkeeping and accounting required.
• Experience with T1s and T2s considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Completion of compilation engagements and T2s.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, A/P and A/R.
• Preparation of external filings and routine account analysis.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Reconciliation

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Simply Accounting

CaseWare

TaxPrep

Job description

A Firm for Entrepreneurs

Welch’s successis due to 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:possibilityforgrowthand advancement;varietyto explore different career paths;opportunityto specialize and deepen skills;andflexibilityof 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, Welch evolved from a single office to 12 offices and over 300 people across Ontario and Western Quebec.Welch LLP has deeps roots in the communities it serves, and ranks as the 14thlargest accounting firm in Canada and continues to grow.

About the Opportunity

Welch LLP is currently looking for anAccounting Technicianfor theToronto officewho will primarily focus on providing bookkeeping and accounting services to our clients. This position has an optional hybrid role, allowing the successful candidate to work a combination of in-office/remote work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Completion of compliation engagements and T2s
• Completionof personal tax returns
• Perform reconciliationsofbankaccounts, investments,accountspayableand accounts receivable
• Preparationofregular externalfilingssuchas HST, WSIB, and payroll, and completion of routine account analysis and bookkeeping tasks following established processes
• Supervisedpreparation 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
• Respondingto requests and correcting errors identified by managers, senior managers, associates or partners in a timely manner
• Effectivecommunication with our clients, partners, and staff

Qualifications

• Minimumof2-3years of practical, comprehensive bookkeeping and accounting Demonstrated experience performing reconciliations (bank accounts, A/P and A/R, investments) is required.
• Experience with compilation engagements, T1s, and T2s, is considered a strong asset.
• Completionof post-secondary diploma or certificate in Accounting or buisness
• ProficiencyinMicrosoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Experienceusing QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, CaseWare, and/or TaxPrep
• Excellentcommunication,interpersonalandorganizational
• Abilityto multi-task and prioritize workload
• High attention to detail
• Previousexperienceworking in a public accounting firm is considered a strong asset

Applicants do NOT need to be in pursuit of a CPA designation to be considered for this role.

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.