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Accounting Assistant

United States, Wellesley Employment contract 62000.00 - 87000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Accounting Assistant: The Wellesley Municipal Light Plant is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support the department's financial accounting and administrative operations. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position is responsible for preparing, processing, and tracking a wide range of financial transactions, including utility and miscellaneous billing, accounts receivable, payments, expenditures, purchase orders, payroll support, job costing, inventory, and fleet-related activities. The Accounting Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, timely, and in compliance with established accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibility

  • Preparing, processing, and tracking a wide range of financial transactions including utility and miscellaneous billing, accounts receivable, payments, expenditures, purchase orders, payroll support, job costing, inventory, and fleet-related activities
  • maintaining financial records and supporting documentation
  • entering and reconciling payments
  • identifying and resolving discrepancies such as missing invoices or duplicate payments
  • preparing journal entries
  • assisting with the monthly close process
  • supporting the preparation of monthly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports, budget-to-actual analyses, operational summaries, and regulatory and Municipal Light Board reports
  • assisting with budgeting, bids, forecasts, rate analyses, and the annual financial audit by compiling documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
  • daily balancing of receipts, deposits, and disbursements in coordination with customer service and billing functions

Requirements

  • Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • prior accounting experience—preferably in a municipal, utility, or government setting
  • proficiency with computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
  • high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical judgment
  • ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment
  • strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice to have

Familiarity with GAAP, GASB, and municipal financial reporting standards

What we offer

  • Excellent health and retirement benefits
  • competitive salary
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