Join Our Team at Abel Personnel: Payroll and Accounting 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 Assistant Payroll Coordinator to join our internal team in Harrisburg, PA. This full-time, onsite role is ideal for a bookkeeping professional who thrives in a collaborative office environment and is ready to support complex financial operations across multiple business accounts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably supporting multi-business operations
• Experience in payroll processing
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of payroll taxes, accounting principles, and general ledger management
• 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
• Experience with ADP payroll systems and processing payroll for large employee groups
• Prior experience supporting internal administrative functions and cross-functional teams

• Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple internal entities
• Support biweekly payroll processing for 300+ employees
• Help prepare and file payroll taxes and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
• 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