Capital Accountant

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Finance

Location:1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS

Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Closing Date: April 15, 2026

We are looking for a Capital Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Manager, Capital Accounting, you will process capital accounting transactions, complete month-end close activities, administer NS Power's Capital Accounting system, and deliver support to other business areas impacting capital and contribute to regulatory proceedings.

Key elements of this role include:

• Preparing relevant, timely and accurate accounting reports for NSPI's Property, Plant and Equipment for use by various stakeholders.
• Preparing the month end close process for the Capital Accounting team capital month end and ensuring accurate completion of reconciliations.
• Supporting capital project managers and capital leads throughout the business, ensuring that financial information is complete and accurate.
• Being the capital accounting software system administrator and assisting with the processing of transactions.
• Improving processes and troubleshooting issues in the capital accounting software system.
• Supporting the Capital Accounting team with ad hoc accounting processes and special projects, as required.

These skills will make you successful:

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

• Possesses a Business Administration diploma or degree, with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Detail oriented and possess strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate strong relationship and communication skills, and a customer focus.
• Have strong computer skills to accomplish tasks quickly and efficiently.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and are comfortable with the creation and analysis of financial models and detailed spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of information systems will be considered an asset as data integration and troubleshooting of technical software issues will be required.
• Candidates interested in pursuing or who are in the process of pursuing a CPA designation would be considered an asset.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we've listed above, please consider applying.

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 April 15, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model.
• 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 plan 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 Canada's Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. 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 Emera Company mission and values. 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.