Corporate Accountant (Halifax Regional Municipality)

Corporate Accountant (Halifax Regional Municipality)

19 Apr
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Nova Scotia Power
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Halifax Regional Municipality

19 Apr

Nova Scotia Power

Halifax Regional Municipality

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Finance/Audit

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Type of Employment: Regular, Full Time

Closing Date: April 30, 2026

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, the Corporate Accountant is a member of the Finance team and plays a key role in the preparation and review of NSPI’s financial results and reporting.

Responsibilities

- Supporting the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes to ensure financial results are complete and accurate.
- Supporting the monthly processing and reporting of affiliate transactions.
- Preparation and/or review of account reconciliations and related financial analysis.
- Completion of monthly internal control procedures in a timely manner.
- Assisting with the preparation of the Company’s quarterly and annual external Financial Statements, Notes and Management Discussion and Analysis; as well as other quarterly deliverables.
- Assisting the Company’s external auditors during the quarterly reviews and annual audit.
- Working with other departments to provide information as required.
- Other accounting and special project responsibilities as assigned.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for personal safety and that of co‑workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

Qualifications

- Minimum five years of progressive experience with monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes and reporting, and a bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce or related field.
- Enrolled or holding a professional accounting designation (or related combination of experience and education).
- Experience with financial reporting systems and Excel; knowledge of Oracle an asset.




- Highly motivated, technically proficient, detail oriented with strong leadership, analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, team‑focused workplace, handling multiple deliverables independently under tight deadlines.
- Solid business acumen with a strong customer focus and ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Benefits

- Flexibility: Hybrid work model.
- Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive advantages plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services, on‑site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top‑up plan and wellness benefits.
- Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between affiliate companies, focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
- Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments, mentoring, fundraising‑matching, volunteer programs, committees, employee resource groups, scholarships for children.
- Competitive Compensation: Short‑term incentive plan and Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self‑identify during the application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

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📌 Corporate Accountant (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Power
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality

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