Assistant Bookkeeper
Job ID: MA380843523
Job Category: Accounting / Finance
Job Location: Harrisburg, PA
Pay Range: $45000.00 - $55000.00/YEAR
Job Type: Permanent
Join Our Team at Abel Personnel: PAYROLL AND BOOKKEEPING ASSISTANT (In-House Position)
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Full-Time | Onsite
Salary: $45,000 – $55,000 annually
Abel Personnel, a well-established staffing and workforce solutions firm with over 55 years of success in Central PA, is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable candidate with payroll and bookkeeping experience to join our internal team in Harrisburg, PA. This full-time, onsite role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a collaborative office environment and is ready to support complex financial operations across multiple business accounts. This is a career opportunity with upward mobility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support biweekly payroll processing for 300+ employees
- Help prepare and file payroll taxes and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple internal entities
- Perform QuickBooks data entry, bank reconciliations, and maintain accurate financial records
- Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports
- Assist with accounts payable/receivable, vendor payments, and account reconciliations
- Collaborate with the senior bookkeeper and administrative staff on special projects and reporting
- Provide general administrative support as needed within the finance team
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with ADP (or comparable) payroll systems processing payroll for large employee groups. Ideal candidate will have 2-3 years.
- Understanding of payroll taxes, accounting principles, and general ledger management
- Minimum 2 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably supporting multiple business operations
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
- Prior experience supporting internal administrative functions and cross-functional teams
Why Join Abel Personnel?
You’ll become part of a respected company with deep roots in the community, where your work supports our continued growth and success. We value teamwork, integrity, and long-term relationships—with both our clients and our team.
Apply Today:
Submit your resume outlining your work history and relevant bookkeeping and payroll experience.