Senior Cloud Bookkeeper
Location: Toronto Category: Full time Permanent Job Type: Hybrid Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000
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Headquartered in Ottawa, with 12 offices between Gatineau and Toronto, 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 and small cap public companies listed in Canada.
We offer our employees invaluable prospects: possibility for growth and advancement; variety to explore different career paths with paid study leave and support for continued learning; opportunity to specialize and deepen skills through our APEX and management training programs; and flexibility of work-life balance to enjoy family and personal interests with our Summer Friday program, 4 weeks of vacation and winter holiday closure.
Grounded in a values-led culture (care, impact, empower), we are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive setting, in our leadership, and supporting our surrounding communities.
While we are a hybrid focused company, Welch LLP still offers plenty of ways to connect and enjoy in-office workdays. From the popular snack cart, paid volunteer days to fun seasonal events like our summer picnic and tax party there is always something exciting on the calendar!
National Firm expertise, with the value and service of a mid-market firm
Established in 1918, we evolved from a single office to the largest locally owned and operated firm in the Ottawa 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 one of the largest mid-market accounting firms in Canada and with strong growth prospects.
About the Opportunity Welch LLP is currently looking for a Cloud Bookkeeper to join our growing bookkeeping business, Elevate. As a Cloud Bookkeeper, you will work in a flexible environment that fosters a culture of learning and mentorship. You will have the support of a variety of accounting and tax professionals from within the Welch LLP family.
This job posting is to fill an existing vacancy.
Duties and Responsibilities Manage bookkeeping for multiple companies at a time using online or desktop accounting software, including the ability to reconcile accounts receivable and payables, generate weekly/bi-weekly payroll, and file quarterly and annual returns
Manage client needs, communicating with our business owner customers via e-mail and phone and video conference calls
Follow up with external vendors as needed to maintain accurate client books
Work with clients to provide ad-hoc information as requested; problem solve for clients when required
Delegate work to more junior staff and answer questions on all aspects of work
Monthly & quarterly reporting – 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.
Run payroll for multiple clients based on their payroll schedule
Manage own client portfolio for all accounting/bookkeeping needs for multiple clients
Qualifications College Diploma in Business Accounting
2+ years of experience in full cycle bookkeeping and payroll is preferred
Working knowledge of cloud accounting software, such as Dext, Plooto and QuickBooks Online would be an asset
General knowledge of bookkeeping deadlines required
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
Knowledge of how to process payroll on any platform is an asset
Working knowledge of Microsoft suite an asset
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
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
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. There is no AI used in Welch's hiring process.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Senior Cloud Bookkeeper (Ontario)
🏢 Welch
📍 Ontario