Bookkeeper-Ext

H&R Block, Inc.; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeping assistant to enter operational data into the client’s bookkeeping system and record financial information such as income, expenses, returned checks, and labor hours.

You will balance and reconcile ledgers, prepare periodic reports on income and expenses, and perform payroll services in compliance with wage laws, while maintaining physical files and supporting client service improvements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enter operational data into the client's bookkeeping system and record financial information such as income, expenses, returned checks, and labor hours/codes.
• Endorse checks properly and deposit into the proper account; prepare charge card transactions.
• Balance and reconcile ledgers; reconcile cash and bank accounts.
• Develop detailed reports on business income, expenses, taxes, and related items for the client.
• Perform payroll services as requested; prepare payroll checks and required payroll reports.
• Maintain a manual file system for hard-copy documents.
• Identify issues with current processes and notify management with potential solutions.
• Participate in meetings and training to improve bookkeeping services.
• Attend 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.