Job Description

Competition # : 40377

Department: Finance and Treasury Board

Location: BIBLE HILL

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: \xe2\x80\x8b19-Sep-23 \xe2\x80\x8b (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province\'s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal and management services - including the preparation of the provincial budget - as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.

About Our Opportunity

The accounting and procurement technician is responsible for processing accounting, procurement and payroll documents for the Department of Agriculture and Department of Fish & Aquaculture, and related crown corporations, boards and commissions. The technician is also responsible to review all documents for accuracy and adherence to government policy, as well as provide advise to clients on processes, documentation requirements and policy. This role requires the use of multiple accounting and payroll systems.

Primary Accountabilities

• Responsible for the administering, verification, audit and processing of all financial source documents for the client departments, agencies, boards and commissions (Invoices, Journal Vouchers, PCARDs, Board Travel, etc). Includes following up on missing, incorrect or delinquent documents.
• Performs procurement related functions (Purchase requisitions, purchase orders for items over threshold, amendments, etc.). Reviews all procurement documents for accuracy and adherence to policy. Advises and recommend to management and staff on a variety of procurement related challenges (Service contracts, professional contracts, TCA or emergency requirements). Escalates issues to Manager with suggested resolution. Responsible for the internal record keeping relative to procurement documents for clients.
• Responsible for Accounts Receivable processing, including invoices, deposits, and bank related transactions.
• Responsible for Accounts Payable processing, including invoices, cheque requests and other payables transactions.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role you possess a Grade 11 education plus five years relevant experience or equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable. Preference will be given to those with post-secondary accounting training.

As the ideal candidate you have experience with processing accounts payable, procurement, financial accounting, financial reporting, and reconciliations. Experience with reconciliation of general ledger accounts as well as preparing journal entries is an asset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a team is essential.

Candidates need to possess a high attention to detail and a working knowledge of GAAP and SAP. Sound judgement and problem-solving skills are required to allow for the accurate interpretation of information to make effective decisions daily.

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 Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.

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
• Mentorship through iNSpire: a new formal, interdepartmental mentorship program that connects employees so they can gain knowledge and experience to support their career development
• Countless career paths for Nova Scotians
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: CL 22

Salary Range: $1,924.59 - $2,128.70 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.

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.

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.

Government of Nova Scotia