Bookkeeper-Ext

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

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking an entry-level bookkeeping professional in New Jersey to input operational data into the client’s bookkeeping system and determine the best way to record financial information.

You will endorse checks, deposit funds, prepare charge card transactions, and report income and bank charges. The role includes ledger reconciliation, payroll tasks, and maintaining organized files, with opportunities to participate in client reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior 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 checks properly and deposit them to the correct accounts daily.
• Prepare charge card transactions on the day received and report income and bank charges.
• Balance and reconcile ledgers and cash/bank accounts as per agreed basis.
• Generate periodic reports on business income, expenses, taxes, and other needs.
• Provide payroll services including payroll checks and reports per local, state, and federal laws.
• Maintain a manual file system for hard-copy documents after entry.
• Identify process issues and communicate potential solutions to management.
• Participate in meetings and trainings to improve service quality.
• Attend training related to 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.

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.

Education

Required Qualifications

• 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.