Accounting Manager / Assistant Treasurer

Accounting Manager / Assistant TreasurerHarrisburg, PA | $75,000-$80,000 annually | Management / ExemptAbel Personnel is recruiting an experienced Accounting Manager / Assistant Treasurer for a municipal organization in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area.This management-level position oversees essential accounting and treasury functions, including governmental fund accounting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, audit preparation, financial reporting, employee benefits administration, and municipal compliance reporting.The successful candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, sound judgment, supervisory ability, and the capacity to manage accurate financial operations in a public-sector environment.What You’ll DoMaintain accounting books, records, funds, account reconciliations, and fund descriptions in accordance with applicable governmental accounting and financial-reporting standards.Supervise accounting personnel, including accounts payable and utility-billing functions.Verify and enter biweekly payroll information submitted by municipal departments.Coordinate with third-party payroll, retirement, deferred-compensation, and benefits administrators.Maintain employee personnel and benefit records.Prepare documentation for annual and special audits.Maintain daily cash balances, prepare deposits, verify receipts, and complete bank reconciliations for cash accounts.Prepare monthly revenue, expense, and other financial reports.Assist with annual municipal budget preparation.Prepare and submit required reports to applicable state and governmental agencies.Support accounts receivable, accounts payable, procurement, and recordkeeping activities.Assist with employee insurance, workers’ compensation, unemployment, and benefits administration.Support human resources, policy development, administrative projects, and municipal operations.Attend Council meetings and prepare accurate meeting minutes.Serve as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer and Assistant Right-to-Know Officer.Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and streamline administrative processes.Required QualificationsDegree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.At least five years of accounting experience involving automated accounting systems, budgeting, financial reporting, or related financial analysis.Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, reconciliations, and financial controls.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.Experience working with computerized financial-management or accounting systems.Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.Ability to supervise staff and coordinate work across departments.Ability to satisfy bonding requirements applicable to the position.Ability to attend required Council meetings.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.Three or more years of municipal administration, governmental accounting, or comparable public-sector financial experience.Working knowledge of GAAP, GASB standards, and governmental fund accounting.Experience with municipal budgeting, audits, payroll, employee benefits, or regulatory reporting.Experience with financial systems such as QuickBooks, MCSJ, or comparable municipal accounting software.CompensationThe anticipated salary range is $75,000-$80,000 annually, based on qualifications and relevant experience.Apply through this LinkedIn posting with a current resume. A cover letter describing relevant accounting, supervisory, and governmental or municipal experience