Bank Reconciliation Clerk (Clerk 4)

Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is hiring a Bank Reconciliation Clerk to support financial transactions and reporting for the province. This role requires a combination of education and experience in financial accounting and a keen attention to detail. The position offers opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development and training resources

Engaging workplace culture

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience or equivalent training.
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting is essential.
• Strong judgment for decision-making and understanding of GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate accounting and support for financial transactions.
• Analyze financial data for proper allocation and compliance.
• Monitor clearing accounts and process payment inquiries.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Grade 11 education

Post-secondary accounting training

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Closing Date : 12-Feb-25 (Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At the Department of Finance and Treasury Board, we strive to provide financial leadership, analysis, and policies that strengthen Nova Scotia. As stewards of the province’s financial affairs, we deliver a wide range of corporate fiscal management services – including the preparation of the provincial budget – as well as ensure government plans are coordinated and fiscally responsible.

The Capital Markets Administration and Compliance (CMAC) division oversees the accounting, debt servicing, trade settlement, reporting, and custody of the government’s market debt and investments, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies.

About Our Opportunity

The Bank Reconciliation Clerk, reporting to the Bank Reconciliation Supervisor, is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting, reporting, and support for all financial transactions processed through the government’s major chartered banks. The role includes analyzing financial and technical data to ensure proper allocation and financial conformity. Additional duties involve monitoring clearing accounts, creating and testing posting rules, processing stop payments, and addressing inquiries. The Bank Reconciliation Clerk may also assist with training, business enhancements, and the development of procedures as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must possess a Grade 11 education plus five years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preference will be given to those with post-secondary accounting training.

As the ideal candidate, you have experience with banking services, financial accounting, and financial reporting. Experience in performing reconciliations and preparing journal entries is essential. Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team are required.

Candidates must have a strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of GAAP. Experience with SAP is considered an asset. Strong judgment and problem-solving skills are essential for accurately interpreting information and making effective decisions on a daily basis. A solid understanding of the banking industry and web-based banking platforms would also be beneficial. Proficiency in using various computer tools, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Additional Information

This is a TEMPORARY employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of October 31, 2025. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace : our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless career paths.

Pay Grade : CL 22

Salary Range : $1,934.21 - $2,139.34 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement : Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link.

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE : Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [e-mail].