2526-262 - Accounting Assistant (OA13) - Central Office
Nova Scotia Community College - 17 Jobs
Halifax, NS
Job Details:
Benefits:
Operational Support
Accounting Assistant (OA13)
Education
Central Office/IT Campus
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Department of Finance
Term Full-time position: Commencing approximately November 17, 2025 and ending approximately November 16, 2026
Application deadline is 11:59PM, October 28, 2025
Competition No. 2425-262
Salary range: $44,683.28 to $49,695.30 annually
- This position will provide support and guidance for central, student services and payables staff across campuses.
- You will be part of the accounting services team and will be responsible for posting accounts payable invoices, processing manual and electronic journal vouchers, auditing petty cash reconciliations, utility invoice maintenance and auditing of invoices to college policy prior to payment. You will also provide back up support for other administrative duties as required in the Central Finance team such as, auditing electronic travel claims (E-claims), managing the [email protected] inbox, regular reconciliation of accounts payable balance to vendor statements, and communication with vendors as required.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a post-secondary certificate or diploma in business or office administration. High school completion with significant years of administrative experience (10+) will also be considered
- You have a minimum of three years of recent and related occupational experience in a fast-paced office environment.
- You are experienced using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, and accounting software packages. Knowledge of PeopleSoft is an asset.
Experience working with expense reports, corporate care program invoices and accounts payable.
- You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology, and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work
Relevant Skills and Knowledge
- Experienced in relevant tasks such as working with invoices, posting journal vouchers accounts payable and employee expense reports.
- Customer-focused with ability to facilitate and encourage co-operation among diverse groups.
- Collaborative leadership skills that are successful in working with others to identify issues, design solutions, follow up with action, and evaluate results.
- Strong computer and financial application skills including demonstrated ability to productively use spreadsheet, word processing, and database applications
- Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with others
- You are known for your attention to detail, problem solving and critical thinking skills
- You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- You have experience communicating and monitoring financial policies
- You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization
- You are known for your superior customer service skills and able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
- Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Generalist ([email protected]). Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
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