Nova Scotia · NOC 11100
Accountant Jobs in Nova Scotia — 2026
No accountant postings in Nova Scotia in the last four weeks. The salary benchmark, licensing notes and NOC code below still apply — and the other provinces are one click away.
- Jobs available
- 0
- Median salary
- $92,644
- NOC code
- 11100
About accountant work in Nova Scotia
Salary range
Postings for financial auditors and accountants in Nova Scotia run from about $73,750 at the 25th percentile to $100,287 at the 75th, with a median of $92,644 per year (2026-05, 6 postings).
NOC code
11100 — Financial auditors and accountants. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.
Licensing and qualifications
No licence is needed to work in accounting, but the CPA designation is regulated provincially and many senior postings require it or active enrolment in the CPA program.
What employers ask for: A degree in accounting or finance, a CPA designation or progress toward one, and experience with an ERP or accounting system such as QuickBooks, Sage or NetSuite.
LMIA and immigration
None of the current accountant postings in Nova Scotia are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the LMIA employer list.
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Accountant jobs in Nova Scotia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a accountant in Nova Scotia?
- The median salary for financial auditors and accountants in Nova Scotia is $92,644 per year, with most postings between $73,750 and $100,287 (2026-05).
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a accountant in Nova Scotia?
- No licence is needed to work in accounting, but the CPA designation is regulated provincially and many senior postings require it or active enrolment in the CPA program.
- What is the NOC code for accountant?
- The NOC 2021 code for accountant is 11100 (Financial auditors and accountants). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.