Accounting Clerk

Invest Nova Scotia is Nova Scotia's business development agency that works to promote economic growth and community economic development in the province by enabling business, innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. We are Nova Scotians supporting businesses small and large; new and new to our province.

Invest Nova Scotia's team is as innovative and energetic as the clients we serve. We are a client-and employee-centric organization and care deeply about the work we do, guided by our values and driven by our passion to help the companies we work with succeed.

Job Opportunity: Accounting Clerk (1 year Term)

Under the supervision of the Financial Officer, the Accounting Clerk is responsible for the efficient and timely coordination of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable administrative functions within the Accounting Services division. The Accounting Clerk provides support and assistance to the Accounting Services staff in the development of financial reports and documents and responds to inquiries from other business units, suppliers and clients. The Accounting Clerk remains knowledgeable about Invest Nova Scotia accounting and operational policies.

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Verify source documents for policy compliance and enters Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable data in SAP.
• Prepare and coordinate daily bank deposit activities.
• Prepare cheque and EFT payment runs.
• Consistently maintain the vendor and customer filing system.
• Perform filing and general administrative tasks.
• Provide back-up to the Senior Accounting Clerk, with training provided.
• Efficiently process employee expense reports and corporate credit card statements by receiving and verifying reports.
• Follow up on account receivables not in good standing including mailing out notice letters and referral to collection agency.
• In a timely manner, record and reconcile all loans and operating cash receipts on spreadsheets for month end reconciliation.
• Input data into the SAP-CML system.
• Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payment.
• Accurately create and maintain spreadsheets.
• Periodically cover reception duties. Some job tasks but not limited to answering and directing phone calls, directing clients to internal Invest Nova Scotia staff, signing for mail packages.

Education/ Professional Experience:

As a successful candidate, you possess a college diploma or certificate in accounting or bookkeeping combined with a minimum of 1 year of related experience. An equivalent combination of training and relevant experience in a professional financial administration work environment may be considered.

Key Competencies:

• General knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting.
• Highly proficient with detail and numbers
• Familiarity with SAP
• Strong organization and coordination skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision
• Excellent keyboarding skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software

If you have what it takes to join our team, we would like to hear from you. To learn more about us, please visit our website at investnovascotia.ca.

Invest Nova Scotia is committed to embracing diversity and fostering a workplace that is reflective of the diverse and global community in which we operate. We welcome applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities and persons who identify in the 2SLGBTQI+ community. If you are a member of one of the groups who reflect the diversity of Canadian society, you are encouraged to self-identify on either your cover letter or resume. If at any point during this process, you require accommodation please let us know.

This role is based in Nova Scotia.

Closing Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024

Competition #: 24-INS-038

Classification: This is a bargaining unit position with an Invest Nova Scotia 3 rate of pay: $45,214- $55,410 based on the March 31, 2024, collective agreement rates. Preference will be given to qualified Invest Nova Scotia NSGEU bargaining unit candidates.

Resumes and cover letters will be used to screen applicants for this role. Please ensure that you clearly articulate in your cover letter how your skills and attributes will serve to apply to the requirements of this position.

Please send your resume and cover letter merged as one PDF document via e-mail to [email protected]. The competition number must be included in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Pre-employment screening will be conducted for final candidates, and results will be considered in the hiring process.