Accounting Manager & Assistant Treasurer — Public Sector

Abel Personnel; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Abel Personnel partners with a municipal organization in the Harrisburg area to identify an experienced Accounting Manager / Assistant Treasurer for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity. Lead day-to-day accounting operations, supervise staff, support budgeting and financial planning, and collaborate with leadership to ensure strong internal controls and GAAP compliance.

Municipal accounting experience is a plus, but candidates from corporate, nonprofit, or government sectors with solid

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and audit preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee accounting processes and maintain effective internal controls.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with computerized accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management functions.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain financial records and support compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Monitor financial activity, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls and accounting procedures.

Skills

GAAP

Excel

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Audit preparation

Internal controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Abel Personnel partners with a municipal organization in the Harrisburg area to identify an experienced Accounting Manager / Assistant Treasurer for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity. Lead day-to-day accounting operations, supervise staff, support budgeting and financial planning, and collaborate with leadership to ensure strong internal controls and GAAP compliance.

Municipal accounting experience is a plus, but candidates from corporate, nonprofit, or government sectors with solid