Accounting Manager & Assistant Treasurer — Municipal Lead

Abel Personnel; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Direct hire opportunity

Job summary

Abel Personnel represents a well-established municipal organization in the Harrisburg area seeking an Accounting Manager / Assistant Treasurer to lead accounting operations and supervise staff. The role balances hands-on accounting with strategic financial management, prepares reports, assists budgets, and coordinates audits, with evening board meetings possible.

Strong GAAP knowledge and GASB familiarity are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, and account reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP; familiarity with GASB is highly desirable.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using computerized accounting and financial management systems.
• Ability to obtain bonding as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Assist with development and administration of the annual operating budget.
• Oversee fund accounting, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and cash management.
• Supervise Accounts Payable and Utility Billing staff.
• Coordinate annual audits and maintain audit-ready financial records.
• Process and oversee bi-weekly payroll and payroll reporting.
• Assist with employee benefits administration and retirement reporting.
• Prepare reports required by state and regulatory agencies.
• Support Human Resources administration and special projects.
• Attend evening board/council meetings as required and prepare meeting minutes.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

5+ years progressive accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

General ledger systems

Accounting software

Job description

Abel Personnel represents a well-established municipal organization in the Harrisburg area seeking an Accounting Manager / Assistant Treasurer to lead accounting operations and supervise staff. The role balances hands-on accounting with strategic financial management, prepares reports, assists budgets, and coordinates audits, with evening board meetings possible.

Strong GAAP knowledge and GASB familiarity are highly valued.