Job Description

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The Opportunity
Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Eastern Clean Energy Initiative Team (ECEI)
Location: Halifax, NS
Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time
Closing Date: January 9, 2026
We are currently looking for an Intermediate Accountant to join our Capital Accounting team to support the Eastern Clean Energy Initiative (ECEI) projects in a permanent position. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Accountant, you are a key member of the Nova Scotia Power Finance team, and you will be responsible for providing financial analysis to influence business decisions and work related to ECEI projects.
Key elements of this role include:
As an Intermediate Accountant, you will be responsible for:
Supporting the month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close processes to ensure financial results are complete and accurate.
Work with project managers to ensure all projects are in governance.
Coordination and posting of account transactions and adjustments, as well as completion of month-end balance sheet account reconciliations.
Completion of internal control procedures.
Update on monthly project forecasting and reporting requirements.
Review of invoices and accruals, including review against agreement or contract for rates and work expected.
Assisting Nova Scotia Power's external auditors through quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
Working with other departments to provide information, as required.
Attendance of status meetings with project teams for project status updates.
Other accounting, ad hoc, and special project responsibilities, as assigned.
You will be responsible for your personal safety and that of your co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.
These skills will make you successful:
You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:
A University degree in finance or accounting with a minimum of two years of related experience, and a desire to pursue an accounting designation (CPA).
You will have experience with financial reporting systems and Microsoft Excel and be comfortable creating and analyzing spreadsheets.
Knowledge of the Oracle Fusion and Powerplan financial reporting systems would be considered an asset.
You must be highly motivated, detailed oriented and possess strong leadership, quantitative, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
You can work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, team-focused environment with the ability to handle multiple deliverables and work independently under tight deadlines.
As the successful candidate you also possess solid business acumen with a strong customer focus and are innovative, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
A related combination of experience and education will be considered.
The Company actively supports the personal and professional development of its employees and are pleased to support you should you be working towards completing the CPA Program.
Learn more about our culture and values
At the Emera Group of Companies, you'll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.
If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by January 9, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.
The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Flexibility: One day working from home a week
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera
As one of Atlantic Canada's largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of , and . We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.
Recruitment & Promotion Policy
The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the . The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.

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