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2526-262 - Accounting Assistant (OA13) - Central Office - EN

Nova Scotia Community College

Halifax, NS

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2526-262 - Accounting Assistant (OA13) - Central Office - EN

Nova Scotia Community College

Halifax, NS
 
Salary: $44,683.28
 

What you'll do

Responsibilities

  • 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.

What you'll need

Qualifications

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

Are you interested?

Work With Us

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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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

About Nova Scotia Community College

Nova Scotia Community College is transforming our province. Through our network of 14 campuses, we provide Nova Scotians with inclusive and flexible access to education and the specialized, industry-driven training essential for today and tomorrow’s workforce.

We believe the future lies in the power of learning, which is why we care about the success of every student – in education, in career and in life. Our vision, mission, promise and values fill us with purpose, guide our work and drive us forward. We realize our vision and mission through our strategic plan, which focuses on the following key areas:

  • Student success
  • Community impact
  • Organizational excellence
  • Academic quality

We demonstrate our commitment to our values with leadership from Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion, our international partnerships and our sustainability practices.

Vision Transforming Nova Scotia one learner at a time.

Mission Building Nova Scotia's economy and quality of life through education and innovation.

Promise To empower those who strive to know more, do more, be more.

Values

  • Accessibility - We commit to opening pathways and providing equitable opportunities for students to engage fully in our programs and services.
  • Diversity - We are intentional in our efforts to build diversity as a core strength. We recognize diversity of knowledge, worldview and experience as an asset and a key driver of success in advancing innovation, creativity and excellence.
  • Employee success - We believe that engaged people make the difference in our environment of continuous learning. Teamwork and creativity are encouraged and innovation is expected to ensure the success of our students and our organization.
  • Inclusion - We are committed to creating a culture of genuine inclusion that is free from discrimination and harassment and where our students, employees and the communities we serve are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. 
  • Innovation - We believe there is always a better way. We find it by inspiring curiosity, openness and creativity in the pursuit of excellence.
  • Public accountability - We work with integrity in every area of the College and believe we must be fundamentally accountable for the public's trust in all that we do.
  • Safety - We're dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of our students and employees. We're committed to working collaboratively to foster a culture of safety and improving safety practices across the organization.
  • Student success - We empower students through applied learning, services and supports to propel them on their way to career success and fulfilment.
  • Sustainability - We commit to the continuous development of the social, economic, cultural and environmental sustainability of the College and our communities.

Jobs at NSCC We value Diversity and Inclusion The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

We offer:

  • Competitive salaries.
  • Comprehensive benefit plan that includes health, dental, vision, paramedical, life insurance and more.
  • Employee and family assistance program (EFAP) and other wellness and mental health supports.
  • A defined pension plan.
  • Option to make RRSP contributions using payroll deduction.
  • Preferred provider discounts such as home and auto as well as discounts as Lawton’s locations.
  • Campuses with athletic facilities, ample parking, daycares, cafeterias and accessible workplaces.
  • A FlexWork Policy offering options depending on your role.
  • Generous vacation entitlements, including paid time off between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
  • Various leaves, including illness or injury, long-term disability, time off for life events such as bereavement, family illness and more.
  • Tuition waiver for eligible employees and immediate family taking NSCC courses.
  • Professional development workshops and other learning opportunities for all employees.
  • Free organizational learning to support and continue to grow your teaching skills: An Adult Education Foundations (certificate) program to hone your teaching and student support skills (required for new Faculty and Professional Support employees). Ongoing workshops and one-on-one support as well as peer collaboration through a Teaching Commons (for Faculty).