Trust Accountant (Financial Services Officer 2)

About Us

The Public Trustee is committed to the proper administration of estates of deceased persons, incompetent persons, children, and missing persons. It is also committed to provide informed consents for health care, placement to a continuing care home or home care services using an approach that is client-centered, respectful of human rights and freedoms, and in the clients best interests if prior wishes, values, and beliefs are not known.
 

About Our Opportunity

As the Trust Accountant, you maintain the financial records and investment portfolios of client accounts under the administration of the Public Trustee Office
 

Primary Accountabilities

• Prepares final accounts for estates of deceased persons and financial statements for trust and guardianship accounts. 
• Processes revenues, expenses, and assets for clients through a customized computer program.
• Reviews all accounting transactions for accuracy and ensures compliance with departmental accounting policies.
• Responsible for the balancing of all accounting transactions on a daily basis. 
• Prepares a monthly bank reconciliation through the use of multiple financial institution and accounting programs.
• Consults with investment institutions on various investment portfolios to find the best rate of return while adhering to the Public Trustee Offices investment policy.
   

Qualifications and Experience

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

To be considered for this opportunity, you hold 3 years of post-secondary professional accounting training in addition to a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. 

The following skills/experience are required:

• Strong knowledge of accounting transactions, procedures, and internal controls.
• Working knowledge of investments.
• Strong typing skills.
• Proficient with and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and a high level of initiative.
• The ability to complete work accurately, while meeting deadlines
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to interact effectively with internal clients and financial institutions. 
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 

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

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
 

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
 

Working Conditions

This is an office-based position, and standards hours are 35 hours/week.

There may be some mental strain from significant time working on a computer.
 

Additional Information

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Halifax.
 

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.