Purchasing Technician, Operational Accounting
4 months ago
**Department**:Service Nova Scotia
**Location**:HALIFAX
**Type of Employment**:Term
**Union Status**:NSGEU - NSPG
**Closing Date**:07-Sep-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
**About Us**:
At Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business, and municipality in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence. Service Nova Scotia's vision is to be a recognized leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted, accessible, modern programs, and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live, work and do business.
To learn more about our department, please click here.
**About Our Opportunity**:
Under the general direction of the Manager, Operational Accounting, the Purchasing Technician will be responsible for the timely and accurate performance of a wide range of transactional procurement and accounts payable functions. The position requires working knowledge of the SAP Procurement Module and Accounts Payable, the Provincial Sustainable Procurement Policy and departmental guidelines. Purchasing transactions within the SAP accounting system include the creation of various SAP documents such as purchase requisitions, purchase orders, amendments, receiving reports, goods receipts, and service entries.
This position ensures appropriate documentation is complete and accurate following government policies and guidelines. The position communicates policies, guidelines and corporate financial system management expertise to client departments, management, and staff. Ensures services provided are timely, accurate and client inquiries are responded to in a timely, efficient, and satisfactory manner. Requirements of the position include daily interaction with the Transactional Services staff and frequent communication with internal clients of Operational Accounting.
**Qualifications and Experience**:
Five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related training and experience may be acceptable. Post-secondary education with a focus in accounting/finance will be considered as an asset. The applicant should have working knowledge of the Nova Scotia government's procurement policies and guidelines (or related equivalent), as well as an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles as they relate to procurement and accounts payable issues. Comprehensive understanding of SAP procurement (or related equivalent) and accounts payable is essential.
**Equivalency**:
**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.
**Working Conditions**:
Most of your time is spent in a comfortable office setting. Your normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
**Additional Information**:
**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.
- Department Specific Flexible working schedules.
**Pay Grade**: CL 22
**Salary Range**: $1,924.59 - $2,128.70 Bi-Weekly
**Employment Equity Statement**:
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