Public Sector Pension Accountant

Apply technical accounting expertise in Halifax, supporting pension reporting and Canadian public sector accounting standards for Nova Scotia government.The Financial Accountant provides expert advice on complex corporate accounting and financial issues across the government reporting entity. Reporting to the Director, Financial Accounting, this permanent full-time position manages pension accounting files, supports senior management, and consults with departments, entities, and actuaries. The work focuses on accurate financial reporting, employee benefits, and practical solutions.Key Responsibilities:
Manage pension, retirement, and employee benefits accounting filesAdvise senior management on complex pension accounting mattersPrepare actuarial assumptions, scenarios, presentations, and correspondenceResearch and implement Canadian public sector accounting standardsPrepare consolidated and unconsolidated financial statementsRequirements:
Professional accounting designation or equivalentSeveral years of related accounting experienceExperience accounting for pensions and retirement benefitsStrong Canadian public sector standards knowledgeSAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experienceBring pension accounting, technical reporting, and analytical communication skills to Nova Scotia’s public sector finance team in Halifax.
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