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Staff Accountant – Onsite in Lancaster, PA
Location: Lancaster, PA
Pay Range: $23.00 – $24.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (30-minute lunch)
Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | Onsite
tart Date: ASAP
Clearances Required: Background check, child abuse clearance, credit check, and drug screen
About the Opportunity
Abel Personnel is hiring a Staff Accountant (Temp-to-Perm) on behalf of a respected financial organization located in downtown Lancaster, PA.
This full-time, onsite opportunity offers stability, growth potential, and a professional environment where teamwork and accuracy are valued. The Staff Accountant will assist with loan portfolio management, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger operations.
This role is ideal for an early-career accounting professional with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and reconcile the loan portfolio to ensure data accuracy.
- Process cash receipts, invoices, ACH payments, and accounts payable.
- Prepare journal entries and reconcile financial statements and accounts.
- Support payroll processing and related journal entries.
- Assist with audit preparation and annual financial reporting.
- Maintain accurate, compliant, and organized financial documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience (loan management or accounts payable a plus).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Dependable and detail-oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Why Join Us
- Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential.
- Stable weekday schedule — no weekends or evenings.
- Supportive, team-oriented work culture.
- Competitive hourly pay and professional growth opportunities.
Work Environment
This position is 100% onsite at the Lancaster office. The environment is collaborative, structured, and professional, offering clear processes and a steady workload.
Salary : $23 - $24
