PartTime Full

Abel Personnel; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Abel Personnel in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Part-Time Full-Charge Bookkeeper to support three related businesses and approximately 40 real-estate properties. The role is onsite with a flexible 16–20 hour per week schedule and competitive hourly pay using QuickBooks Desktop.

The ideal candidate will manage the full accounting cycle, post tenant receivables, and prepare owner reports while maintaining accurate records across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Experience completing bank and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of payroll processing and entry.
• General ledger and month-end closing experience.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Reconcile approximately 25 bank accounts.
• Process and enter payroll information.
• Process 401(k) distributions approximately twice per month.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
• Complete month-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial reports for ownership.
• Record and classify transactions in QuickBooks Desktop.
• Maintain accounting records for three businesses.
• Support accounting for approximately 40 real-estate properties.
• Assist with accounting for a 98-unit apartment complex.
• Post tenant receivables to the appropriate property and tenant accounts.
• Review financial transactions and account balances for accuracy.
• Research and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with other bookkeeping and accounting duties as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Full-charge bookkeeping

Accounts payable/receivable

General ledger

Month-end closing

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Part-Time Bookkeeping Opportunity

Abel Personnel is recruiting an experienced Part-Time Full-Charge Bookkeeper (onsite) with strong QuickBooks Desktop skills to support three related businesses and approximately 40 real-estate properties, including a 98-unit apartment complex.

This position offers a flexible part-time schedule and competitive hourly pay. It is an excellent opportunity for a senior bookkeeper, property accountant, or real-estate accounting professional who enjoys working independently, managing the full accounting cycle, and maintaining accurate financial records across multiple entities.

Full-Charge Bookkeeper Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Reconcile approximately 25 bank accounts
• Process and enter payroll information
• Process 401(k) distributions approximately twice per month
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts
• Complete month-end closing activities
• Prepare financial reports for ownership
• Record and classify transactions in QuickBooks Desktop
• Maintain accounting records for three businesses
• Support accounting for approximately 40 real-estate properties
• Assist with accounting for a 98-unit apartment complex
• Post tenant receivables to the appropriate property and tenant accounts
• Review financial transactions and account balances for accuracy
• Research and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
• Assist with other bookkeeping and accounting duties as needed

The property manager currently collects rent and manages security deposits. The Full-Charge Bookkeeper will be responsible for ensuring that the corresponding tenant receivables are accurately posted to the appropriate accounting records in QuickBooks.

Required Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Experience completing bank and account reconciliations
• Working knowledge of payroll processing and entry
• General ledger and month-end closing experience
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle confidential financial information appropriately

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous full-charge bookkeeping or senior bookkeeping experience
• Property-management or real-estate accounting experience
• Experience supporting multiple businesses or legal entities
• Experience maintaining financial records for multiple properties
• Experience working with a large number of bank accounts
• Familiarity with tenant ledgers and posting tenant receivables
• Apartment-complex or residential-property accounting experience

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay of $27–$30 per hour
• Flexible schedule of approximately 16–20 hours per week
• Independent role with ownership of the bookkeeping function
• Varied responsibilities across multiple businesses and properties
• Opportunity to use your QuickBooks Desktop and property-accounting expertise
• Flexible anticipated start date

This opportunity may be an excellent fit if you have worked as a Full-Charge Bookkeeper, Senior Bookkeeper, Property Accountant, Real-Estate Accountant, Accounting Specialist, QuickBooks Bookkeeper, or Staff Accountant.

Abel Personnel is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Description

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