Payroll & Accounting AssistantAbel Personnel - Harrisburg, PA $45,000-$55,000 per year | Full-Time | Onsite | Monday-Friday Payroll + Accounting Experience? Ready to Grow Into More? Abel Personnel is seeking an experienced Payroll & Accounting Assistant to join our internal team in Harrisburg, PA. This is a hands-on payroll and accounting position with a unique opportunity for long-term professional growth. As part of our succession planning , we are looking for someone who can develop a comprehensive understanding of our financial and business operations and potentially grow into a future Business Manager role . The position requires hands-on ADP payroll processing experience as well as a strong bookkeeping/accounting foundation. If you know how to process payroll but also understand why the numbers should balance, how to identify discrepancies, and where to look when they don't , we want to hear from you.

Position Details Salary:

$45,000-$55,000 annually, based on experience

Job Type:

Full-time Schedule:

Monday-Friday Location:

Harrisburg, PA Work Arrangement:

Onsite Payroll:

In-house, biweekly payroll for approximately 300 employees

Growth Opportunity:

Potential career path toward Business Manager About the Role This is not a data-entry-only payroll position . Abel Personnel operates in a fast-paced staffing environment. Our approximately 300-person payroll includes employees working across multiple client accounts and assignments, with varying pay rates, schedules, timekeeping requirements, and client-specific processes. Payroll information moves between our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)/timekeeping platform and ADP , so accuracy requires more than knowing how to operate payroll software. You must be able to review source information, compare data across systems, identify discrepancies, research why they occurred, and determine what needs to be corrected. We are looking for someone who understands the process behind the numbers—not simply the system used to process them. Key Responsibilities Payroll Support in-house biweekly payroll processing for approximately 300 employees Process payroll using ADP Review payroll information originating from our ATS/timekeeping system Verify employee hours, pay rates, deductions, adjustments, and other payroll activity Compare and reconcile payroll information between systems Identify and research payroll discrepancies before payroll is finalized Process or coordinate payroll corrections and adjustments Assist with payroll taxes, reporting, and compliance requirements Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation Meet firm biweekly payroll deadlines Accounting & Bookkeeping Perform day-to-day bookkeeping activities Maintain accounting information in QuickBooks Perform bank, account, and general ledger reconciliations Research discrepancies and determine appropriate corrections Support accounts payable and accounts receivable Process and track vendor payments Maintain accurate general ledger and supporting financial records Assist with monthly financial statements and management reporting Assist with journal entries, reporting, and special accounting projects Maintain organized financial documentation and audit trails Required Qualifications Please review these requirements carefully before applying. 3+ years of hands-on bookkeeping or accounting experience Hands-on ADP payroll processing experience - required Direct experience processing or significantly supporting in-house payroll Experience working with payroll information across multiple systems Experience using a timekeeping, HRIS, ATS, or comparable employee-data platform Proficiency with QuickBooks Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel Understanding of debits, credits, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations Experience performing bank and account reconciliations Working knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, adjustments, and payroll reporting Ability to independently research and resolve payroll and accounting discrepancies Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring payroll/accounting deadlines Ability to appropriately handle confidential employee, payroll, and financial information Preferred Qualifications We are especially interested in candidates with: Experience processing payroll for 250+ employees Staffing-industry payroll or accounting experience Experience in payroll services, professional services, or another fast-paced, multi-account environment Experience supporting employees across multiple clients, departments, assignments, locations, or cost centers Accounts payable and accounts receivable experience Journal entry and month-end close experience Financial reporting experience Experience reconciling information between payroll, timekeeping, HRIS, ATS, and accounting systems Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field Relevant hands-on accounting and payroll experience may be considered in place of a degree. Who We're Looking For The right person for this role doesn't simply process what a system gives them. You notice when something doesn't look right—and you want to know why. You can trace information back to the source, investigate discrepancies, verify calculations, and understand how a correction affects the larger payroll or accounting process. You are also comfortable working in an environment where: Payroll information changes regularly Multiple client accounts have different requirements Employee assignments and pay rates can vary Exceptions require investigation and judgment Deadlines are firm Accuracy matters We value someone who is analytical, organized, dependable, curious, and willing to take ownership of a problem through resolution.

Career Growth:

Path Toward Business Manager We're hiring this position with the future in mind. As part of Abel Personnel's long-term succession planning , the Payroll & Accounting Assistant will work closely with our current Business Manager and gradually develop knowledge beyond day-to-day payroll and bookkeeping. The goal is to provide exposure to broader financial, administrative, and business operations , with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility as knowledge and capabilities develop. For the right person, this position offers a potential career path toward a future Business Manager role . We are especially interested in candidates who want to: Learn the broader business Expand beyond transactional payroll and accounting Develop greater financial and operational responsibility Become a trusted resource to leadership and internal staff Build the knowledge and judgment necessary for future leadership responsibilities Establish a long-term career with Abel Personnel Advancement is based on demonstrated performance, development, business needs, and readiness for increased responsibility. Why Abel Personnel? Abel Personnel has served employers and job seekers throughout Central Pennsylvania and beyond for more than 55 years . Our internal accounting and payroll functions are critical to supporting our employees, clients, and business operations. This position offers the opportunity to combine payroll, accounting, problem-solving, and business operations in a role with meaningful long-term growth potential. Apply Today If you have hands-on ADP payroll processing experience, strong bookkeeping/accounting fundamentals, and an interest in developing toward broader business responsibilities , we encourage you to apply. Please submit a resume that clearly demonstrates your experience with ADP payroll processing, bookkeeping, QuickBooks, reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and Excel . Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the opportunity and next steps. Abel Personnel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #IND2

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please describe your reconciliation/probelm-solving experience.

Experience:

ADP:

3 years (Required)

QuickBooks:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person