Bookkeeper-Ext

H&R Block, Inc.; West New York (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking an organized bookkeeping assistant to enter client data into the bookkeeping system and determine the appropriate recording method for income, expenses, and other items. You'll manually record information and support client records.

You'll also balance ledgers, reconcile cash and bank accounts, and prepare payroll and periodic reports, while maintaining manual files and identifying process improvements. Training and additional duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enter operational data into the client’s bookkeeping system and determine the best method to record income, expenses, and other items.
• Endorse and deposit checks; prepare daily charge card transactions and report income and bank charges.
• Balance and reconcile ledgers; reconcile cash and bank accounts on an agreed basis.
• Develop detailed periodic reports on income, expenses, taxes, and other client needs.
• Perform payroll services, prepare payroll checks and reports in compliance with wage laws.
• Maintain a manual file system for hard-copy documents.
• Identify process issues and propose solutions; communicate findings to management.
• Participate in meetings and training to improve bookkeeping services.
• Attend training related to job duties; perform 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.

Pay Range Information

The pay range for this position is listed below. 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.

Pay Range

$15.92 - $58.00/Hr.