Admin and Finance Assistant

Job Description

The town of Chester is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Admin and Finance Assistant to provide administrative and financial support to the Town Administrator and Town Accountant. This position involves independent work, public interaction, and responsibility for a variety of municipal administrative and accounting functions. The position is for 15 hours with a pay range of $19-23 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with accounts payable, warrants, bills, refunds, financial records, and year-end reporting.

Prepare Select Board meeting agendas, packets, postings, and minutes.

Process municipal licenses and permits.

Respond to public, vendor, employee, and official inquiries by phone and email.

Manage office supplies, equipment maintenance, and monthly postage reporting.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred.

Minimum three years of administrative experience; municipal experience preferred.

Knowledge of municipal finance, GAAP, UMAS, GASB, and Massachusetts General Laws preferred.

Experience with SoftRight required; VADAR experience highly valued.

Strong organizational, analytical, communication, customer service, and computer skills.

Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and discretion.

For the complete job description please visit the towns website, townofchester.net/news/

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to the town Administrtor at [email protected]