CC#26-04-170, Finance Clerk- Truro Office

CSAP; Truro; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education in Truro is seeking a Finance Clerk to manage supplier payments, employee expense reimbursements, and related accounts payable duties. You will ensure timely, accurate processing in alignment with public sector policies, reporting to the Manager of Financial Reporting.

The role requires a Business/Office Administration background with at least three years of AP experience, strong Excel skills, and a customer-focused approach to work in a

Qualifications

• Three years’ work experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment with a strong customer service background.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and meet demands in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail.
• Professionalism and excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process supplier invoices, payment requests, and employee expense claims.
• Monitor invoice workflows, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payment issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and process payments, including international transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and support month-end/year-end activities and accruals.
• Provide responsive customer service and guidance on accounts payable processes and tools.
• Contribute to process automation and system enhancements, and develop procedures and training resources.

Skills

Accounts payable

Customer service

Attention to detail

MS Excel

Education

Business/Office Administration program

Tools

SAP S4

SharePoint

Accounts Payable Online

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CC#26-04-170, Finance Clerk- Truro Office

Competition #: CC#26-04-170

Position: Finance Clerk

Union: NSGEU

Family of Schools: Cobequid

Location(s): Truro Office Hours Per Day: 7.00 Hours Per Week: 35.00 School Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Assignment Hours: TBD Days:

Status: Term

Percentage: 12 Months

Salary: Rate of Pay- $32.17/hour

Additional Info:

Post Date: Thursday November 5, 2026

Close Date: Thursday November 12, 2026 at 12:00:00PM

Anticipated Start Date: Monday November 23, 2026

End Date: 03/31/2027

Introduction Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education, Financial Services strives to provide the highest quality financial services and information to ensure effective stewardship of assets to the benefit of students and educational activities. Financial Services is a core service unit of the Regional Centre of Education, providing services in areas of financial accounting, budgeting, procurement, payroll, cash management, and financial systems and policies.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the Finance Clerk plays a key role in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of supplier payments and expense reimbursements in alignment with public sector policies.

Key Responsibilities

• -Review, verify, and process supplier invoices, payment requests, and employee expense claims in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• -Monitor invoice workflows, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve payment and account issues.
• -Prepare and process payments, including international transactions, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with financial controls.
• -Reconcile supplier accounts, support month-end and year-end activities, and assist with financial reporting and accrual processes.
• -Provide responsive customer service and expert guidance on accounts payable processes, systems, policies, and self-service tools.
• -Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting process automation, system enhancements, quality assurance activities, and the development of procedures and training resources.

Minimum Requirements Business/Office Administration program with at least three years´ work experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment, with a strong customer service background (or equivalent combination of training and experience).

Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Excel.

Ability to prioritize and meet demands in a high volume, deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail.

Demonstrated professionalism, and excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.

Additional Assets

• Experience with SAP (S4) accounting system
• Experience with MS SharePoint (Accounts Payable Online)
• Ability to combine speed and accuracy while working under pressure to meet deadlines, to work independently while prioritizing own workload.
• Proficient in handling multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, knowledge of setting up and maintaining electronic filing systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.

Closing Notes

Successful applicants will be required to provide a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment in accordance with CCRCE policies and procedures.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance during the hiring process may contact Employee Health at [e-mail] or 902-896-5799 to request reasonable accommodations