Summer Student, Operational Accounting

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

Job summary

Service Nova Scotia is seeking an Operational Accounting student for a summer internship, focusing on transactional accounting services. The role offers practical experience in a client-driven environment while contributing to accounts receivable, payable transactions, and more, fostering teamwork and innovative thinking.

Benefits

Engaging workplace culture

Qualifications

• Returning to school in Fall 2025.
• Familiarity with office software and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions.
• Assist with daily bank deposits and procurement activities.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organization

Education

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in Business Administration or Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date:03-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

At Service Nova Scotia, the Operational Accounting team provides transactional accounting shared services to government departments and external entities. Our focus is to provide centralized service excellence to our external and internal customers through collaboration and process

About Our Opportunity

As an Operational Accounting student, you will gain practical experience in transactional accounting services utilizing our financial systems. As well, the opportunity to work in a client service driven environment that offers collaborative teamwork, challenges, and innovative thinking. Reporting to the Manager of Operational Accounting, your duties will include, but are not limited to accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, daily bank deposits, credit card transactions, procurement related activities, and summer vacation.

Qualifications and Experience

You are currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in the areas of Business Administration, Commerce or a related program and returning to school in the Fall of 2025 (or in the next applicable semester for the education program).

As the ideal candidate, you:

• Are familiar with office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Are organized and able to prioritize your work.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills when responding to enquiries by email or in person.

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized test, oral presentations, interview(s) and reference checks .

Additional Information

This is a summer student employment opportunity, anticipated to run from June 2025 through to the end of August 2025.

What We Offer

An engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.

Pay Grade:HOURLY

Salary Range:$18.22- $24.43Hourly

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 Womenin 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.

Accommodation Statement:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act.If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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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 the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed [e-mail].