Bookkeeper-Ext

H&R Block; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 15,718 - 79,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug coverage

Retirement savings plan (401(k))

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness center programs

Associate discount program

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Associate Tax Prep benefit

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage client financial records, including income and expense reporting, payroll services, and account reconciliations. This position involves ensuring accurate financial data entry and generating reports for clients. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent. No prior experience is required, making this an ideal opportunity for individuals entering the bookkeeping field. The role offers a pay range of $11.41 to $58.00 per hour, subject to individual qualifications and local wage laws.

Responsibilities

• Record and report financial information for clients.
• Balance and reconcile ledgers and bank accounts.
• Prepare payroll checks and reports as needed.
• Develop periodic financial reports for clients.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Payroll processing

Data entry

Issue identification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our Company

A Bookkeeper is responsible for recording and reporting financial information related to an H&R Block client's business activity. Maintains client's books in accordance with policy and procedures. Verifies and records financial data in a manual and/or computerized system. Identifies issues with current process and notifies management and business client of concerns and potential solutions.

A Typical Day

• 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.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

• No previous work experience necessary.

Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is $11.41 - $58.00 per hour. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.