Bookkeeper-Ext

H&R Block, Inc.; Florissant (MO); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. in Missouri seeks a detail-oriented bookkeeping support specialist to input data into the client’s system and determine the best methods to record income, expenses, bank charges, and labor hours, while manually recording entries.

The role covers balancing and reconciling ledgers, preparing periodic reports on income, expenses and taxes, and performing payroll services in compliance with wage and hour laws. File maintenance and ongoing training are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No previous work experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Receives operational data for entry into the client's bookkeeping system and determines the best method to record financial information; records information into the bookkeeping system.
• Ensures all checks are endorsed properly and deposited into the proper account each day; prepares charge card transactions on the day received; reports income and bank charges.
• Balances and reconciles ledgers; reconciles cash and bank accounts on an agreed basis, comparing balances to other sources.
• Develops detailed periodic reports for the business client on income, expenses, gross taxes, and other items as needed.
• Performs payroll services including preparation of payroll checks and periodic payroll reports; ensures compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Maintains a manual file system to store hard-copy documents after entry.
• Identifies process issues and notifies management of potential concerns and solutions related to maintenance of financial records.
• Participates in meetings and training to improve bookkeeping service; attends training related to job duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

• 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.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

• No previous work experience necessary.

Why work for us

At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years,we’veled the taxindustryand we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending humanexpertisewith digital innovation.

That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.