Bookkeeper-Ext

H&R Block; Barbourville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block in Barbourville, KY is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper to enter and manage financial data for client records. You will record income and expenses, balance ledgers, and prepare payroll documents in compliance with applicable laws.

Responsibilities include generating periodic reports, reconciling cash and bank accounts, maintaining organized filing of documents, and collaborating with management to improve processes and service quality for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping and general ledger entry.
• Payroll processing and tax compliance knowledge.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Enter client financial data into the bookkeeping system.
• Ensure checks are endorsed and deposits recorded daily.
• Balance and reconcile ledgers and bank accounts.
• Prepare periodic business reports on income, expenses, and taxes.
• Maintain a manual file system for documents.
• Identify process issues and suggest solutions to management.
• Attend training and team meetings to improve service.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Data entry

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Ledger reconciliation

Job description

• Receives operational data for entry into the client's bookkeeping system and determines the best method to record the financial information, such as income, expenses, returned checks, bank charges, and labor hours/codes. Manually records information into the bookkeeping system.
• Ensures all checks are endorsed properly and deposited into the proper account each day. Prepares all charge card transactions on the day received. Reports all income and bank charge and information.
• Balances and reconciles ledgers, which will become part of the client's general ledger system. Reconciles cash and bank accounts on an agreed-upon basis, comparing account balances to other recorded sources.
• Develop detailed reports on a periodic basis for the business client regarding business income, business expenses, gross taxes, and other reports, as needed.
• Perform payroll services as requested by the business client account including preparation of payroll checks, preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual employee and employer payroll reports. Prepares payroll in accordance with local, state, and federal wage and hour laws.
• Maintains a manual file system to store the hard-copy documents after entry into the record keeping system.
• Identifies issues with current process and notifies management of potential concerns and potential solutions. The client is also notified of any issues, concerns and solutions related to the maintenance of the client's financial records.
• Participates in meetings and training sessions to continuously improve the bookkeeping service provided to the client.
• Attends training related to the effective and efficient performance of job duties.