Senior Staff Accountant-CPA

Welch LLP; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch LLP seeks a Senior Staff Accountant-CPA for their Trenton office. The role involves leading client engagements, preparing tax returns, and mentoring junior staff in a dynamic environment prioritizing professional growth and work-life balance. Ideal candidates have strong client management skills and relevant accounting qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in public accounting preferred.
• Audit and review experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute client assurance engagements.
• Prepare corporate and personal tax returns.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Client Focus

Planning and Organization

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Adaptability

Education

University degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance

Canadian professional accounting designation or pursuing within 6 months

Tools

CaseWare

Profile

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welch LLP , is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant-CPA to join their Trenton Office. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work with great people and great clients in an environment that values and fosters respect, personal and professional development, and a healthy work-life balance. This role is ideal for someone who has an entrepreneurial spirit and wants to gain diverse experience

Job Duties:

• Lead and execute client assurance engagements while providing exceptional client service under varying reporting frameworks.
• Plan and execute fieldwork assignments, including managing budget and resource needs.
• Analyze and review client prepared financial statements, reports, and filings.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Maximize engagement profitability by ensuring recovery rates on jobs are maintained at or above firm standards. Where recovery rates on jobs are below firm standards, work with the staff to ensure all aspects of the engagement are operating effectively and efficiently.
• Prepare corporate and personal tax returns.
• Participate in income tax and indirect tax planning and consulting.
• Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business to serve as a trusted business advisor.
• Anticipate technical issues to avoid crises and where required, develop sound solutions.
• Involve appropriate firm personnel to ensure all aspects associated with the work have been properly addressed.
• Demonstrate technical competence in practice discipline, serve as a technical resource for staff, and provide suggestions for resolving technical issues.

Skills/Qualifications:

• University degree in Commerce, Accounting or Finance
• Canadian professional accounting designation or achieving designation within 6 months
• 2-4 years’ working experience in public accounting is preferred
• Audit and review experience in public accounting is required
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and control engagements
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Strong understanding of a client-focused environment including related deadlines and the ability to work to meet those deadlines
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems, propose sound alternatives and conclusions
• Experience managing a variety of responsibilities in a professional manner
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure, flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing environment.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, manage conflicting deadline, and set priorities.
• Working knowledge of CaseWare, Profile and Microsoft Office.
• Interest in business development.
• Access to a vehicle is recommended and willing to travel from the office on occasion.
• Willing to work in Trenton, Ontario and occasionally assist in other Welch offices in Quinte Region as needed.

Ability to work overtime as needed to accommodate

Additional Information:

• Compensation: Competitive salary dependent on skill and experience
• Job type: Full-time
• Schedule: Monday – Friday with flexibility in work hours.

How to apply here:

Please apply by sending your cover letter and resume to [e-mail] with subject line “Senior Staff Accountant – CPA – Trenton”.