Senior Accounting Clerk (Clerk 4)

Competition # : 49489

Department: Service Nova Scotia

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 13-Aug-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Service Nova Scotia supports the public sector as it delivers programs and services that Nova Scotians rely on. We deliver services to government and beyond by processing a million financial transactions each year, auditing government operations, optimizing information and technology, managing major purchases for the public sector and helping public bodies administer the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Act and the Records Act.

We are well-positioned to meet our goals so that other departments can focus on delivering important programs for Nova Scotians.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking a knowledgeable and customer-focused Senior Accounting Clerk to join our Transactional Services team. Reporting to the Coordinator, Operational Accounting, the Senior Accounting Clerk plays a key role in ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of Accounts Payable transactions for the province.

As a subject matter expert, you will provide guidance and support to staff on accounts payable processes, systems, and policies while helping to ensure service excellence for both internal and external clients. You will support staff development through training and mentoring, assist with complex transaction issues, and act as a resource for escalated client concerns.

Qualifications and Experience

To fulfill the expectations of this role, you have 5 years of related experience in a financial administration environment; or an acceptable equivalent of training and related experience. A post-secondary degree with a focus in accounting/finance or actively working towards a professional accounting designation would be considered assets.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have the following:

• Experience in accounts payable processing, financial administration, or a related accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial processes, policies, and controls along with strong analytical and decision making skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to prioritize competing demands and perform effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:

• Experience using the Government's corporate financial management system (SAP), particularly Accounts Payable (AP) and Travel Expenses (TE) modules.
• Knowledge of Government financial processes and policies.
• Experience working in a public sector or large enterprise financial environment.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths

Pay Grade: CL 22

Salary Range: $2,123.03 - $2,348.18 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.