Job Description

LOCATION
Ottawa
FIELD
Administration
CATEGORY
Full-time Permanent
TYPE
Remote
POSTED
February 21, 2023





CAREERS
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES Payroll Clerk

Choose Local, Choose Welch LLP Welch LLP is ideal for professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit. Welch offers its 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), Welch is focused on creating a diverse and inclusive environment, nurturing women in leadership, and supporting its surrounding communities. At Welch, we know our employees are our number one asset. It is our people that enables Welch LLP to be a firm like no other. National Firm expertise, with the value and service of a small firm Established in 1918, Welch 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. Headquartered in Ottawa, the key to Welch\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s expertise and commitment to exceptional service. Welch\xe2\x80\x99s 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. About the Opportunity Welch LLP is currently looking for a Payroll Clerk. This individual will be provided with the opportunity to learn how to manage your workload in a fast-paced environment and work on files in their entirety. We principally use tools like Quickbooks Online for our bookkeeping and WagePoint for our payroll workflows and generally work in a remote cloud environment. Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage bi weekly payroll processing for multiple companies at a time using online or desktop accounting/payroll software
• Manage client needs, communicating with our business owner customers via e-mail and phone and video conference calls
• Work in a team-based environment to ensure that payroll information is properly integrated into the books and records of our clientele
• Follow up with clients as needed to maintain accurate payroll processes
• Work with clients to provide ad-hoc information as requested; problem solve for clients when required
• Monthly & quarterly reporting \xe2\x80\x93 payroll, GST, HST, WSIB, EHT, etc.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with manager.
• Identify new business opportunities with existing clients
• Maintain clear documentation to allow for partner/manager or external (CRA) review efficiently.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Qualifications

• College Diploma in Business Accounting, bookkeeping or related field
• Preferably 1+ years of experience payroll
• Working knowledge of different payroll softwares (minimum 1 software) would required
• Knowledge of WagePoint would be a asset
• Working knowledge of cloud accounting software, such as Dext, Plooto and QuickBooks Online would be an asset
• Ability to stay organized and work in a fast-paced environment on multiple assignments, multiple deadlines/priorities, with a high degree of autonomy over work required
• Working knowledge of workflow management tools would be an asset, working knowledge of Microsoft suite an asset
• Ability to manage own client portfolio for all payroll needs for multiple clients
• Initiative, willingness and ability to accept responsibility
• Learning mindset; willingness and ability to ramp up quickly on new clients, new industries.
• Ability to work under pressure, decisiveness, creativeness, good judgment, and common sense
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Strong professional communication skills required
• Experience in different industries would be an asset
• Strong team player. Ability to collaborate or help team when required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French would be an asset

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.