Accounting Clerk (Clerk 3)

Competition # : 49491

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

At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business and municipality in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence. Our vision is to be a recognized leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted, accessible, modern programs, and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live, work and do business.

About Our Opportunity

The Financial Service Delivery Branch/Operational Accounting has an opening that will provide the opportunity to apply your excellent financial expertise and client service in a setting that offers challenges and values collaborative teamwork and innovative thinking. Under the general direction of the Coordinator, Operational Accounting, the Accounting Clerk will be responsible for timely and accurate processing of financial documents.

Primary Accountabilities

-Process invoices, cheque requisitions, journal entries, travel expenses, etc.

-Ensure all financial transactions are in adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and comply with government policies and procedures.

-Verify documentation, signing authorities, tax codes and order numbers

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you have at least 4 years related experience. This includes:

• Experience working with data entry, validation, and quality control processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Nova Scotia government financial policies and procedures, including accounting, tangible capital assets, travel, petty cash and procurement policies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy along with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with computer applications and information systems.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

The following would be considered assets:

• Experience working with SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
• Knowledge of government financial, operational, or asset management process

Applicants must clearly identify how they meet each of the stated qualifications.

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.

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day

May be required to work overtime on occasion

May be eligible for department specific flexible working schedules

Additional Information

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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 18

Salary Range: $1,848.39 - $2,068.11 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.