Posted on August 8, 2025
Job Description
<p> </p><p><span style=”font-size:14.0px”><span style=”font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif”><a href=”https://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP”><img style=”width:686.0px;height:36.0px” src=”https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/bf6b9753/38449949-ca76-4c02-8829-4.png”></a></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style=”font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif”><strong>Competition # : </strong><span contenteditable=”false”>49489</span> </span></p><p><span style=”font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif”><strong>Department: </strong>Service Nova Scotia</span></p><p><span style=”font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif”><strong>Location: </strong>HALIFAX</span></p><p><span style=”font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif”><strong>Type of Employment: </strong>Permanent</span></p><p><span style=”font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif”><strong>Union Status: </strong><span contenteditable=”false”>NSGEU – NSPG</span> </span></p><p><span style=”font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif”><strong>Closing Date: </strong>¿13-Aug-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)</span></p><p> </p><div><div style=”padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent”><div style=”font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word”><H2 style=”font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px”><b>About Us</b></H2></div><div><p><span style=”font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt”>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.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=”font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt”>We are well-positioned to meet our goals so that other departments can focus on delivering important programs for Nova Scotians.</span></p><p> </p></div></div><div style=”padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent”><div style=”font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word”><H2 style=”font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px”><b>About Our Opportunity</b></H2></div><div><p><span style=”font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt”>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.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=”font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt”>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.</span></p><p> </p></div></div><div style=”padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent”><div style=”font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word”><H2 style=”font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px”><b>Qualifications and Experience</b></H2></div><div><p><span style=”font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt”>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.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style=”font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-
Location
Halifax , NS B3J 3K5
Work location
On site
Salary $ 2,123.03 to $ 2,348.18 BIWEEKLY bi-weekly
Terms of employment
Permanent employment Full time
Starts as early as 2026-08-13
vacancies
1 vacancy
Source
Nova Scotia Public Service Commission
#49489
Various locations
Halifax, NS
Job Details
- Employer: The Government of Nova Scotia
- Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Wage: $2,123.03 to $2,348.18 bi-weekly
- Hours: Permanent, Full-time
- Vacancies: 1
- NOC: 72106
How to Apply
Apply by mail to:
The Government of Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS B3J 3K5