Bookkeeper - Franchise Location

H&R Block, Inc.; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. in Illinois is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver thorough bookkeeping, payroll and client service for our client base.

You’ll post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, and handle payroll and tax forms while communicating with clients and vendors to support growth opportunities. The role requires 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience, knowledge of GAAP, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications, or ability to obtain.
• 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and GAAP.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Post financial transactions into subsidiary books and general ledgers.
• Reconcile and balance accounts.
• Generate and analyze financial statements.
• Prepare and process payroll.
• Generate 1099s and W2s and prepare tax statements.
• Communicate with clients, suppliers, vendors and banking contacts.
• Assist in client retention and growth opportunities.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Financial statement analysis

General ledger management

Accounts reconciliation

Client communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping and payroll certifications

Tools

Xero

Job description

About the Role

Joining H&R Block1 as an experienced Bookkeeper, you’ll deliver exceptional bookkeeping, payroll and customer service. You’ll be an integral part of delivering on our brand purpose to provide help and inspire communities everywhere.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Post financial transactions into subsidiary books and general ledgers
• Reconcile and balance accounts
• Generate and analyze financial statements
• Prepare and process payroll
• Generate 1099s and W2s and calculate and prepare tax statements
• Communicate with clients, client suppliers, vendors and banking contacts
• Assist in client retention and client growth opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Xero accounting software

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications from the National Bookkeeping Association, or the ability to successfully obtain certifications
• 1-3 years of bookkeeping experience
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and generally accepted accounting principles & procedures
• Ability to correctly interpret and apply complete instructions, policies and regulations
• Ability to treat confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Analytical skills and an eye for details
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and work independently

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’ve led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with 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.

1 This office is an independently owned and operated franchise office operating under an agreement with H&R Block. Franchisees make their own hiring decisions and any questions regarding employment at this office should be made directly to the franchisee.

Pay Range

$17.00 - $20.00/Hr.