Bookkeeper - Franchise Location

H&R Block, Inc.; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Support for life both in and outsideof

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to handle bookkeeping, payroll, and client service. You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial statements while ensuring compliance and confidentiality.

Key duties include processing payroll, 1099s and W-2s, and maintaining strong client relationships to support retention and growth within the firm’s Connecticut practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications or ability to obtain.
• 1–3 years bookkeeping experience and GAAP knowledge.
• Ability to interpret policies and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Post financial transactions into subsidiary books and ledgers.
• Reconcile and balance accounts and generate financial statements.
• Prepare and process payroll, 1099s and W2s.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and banking contacts.
• Support client retention and growth opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Client communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

National bookkeeping certifications

1–3 years bookkeeping experience

GAAP knowledge

Policy interpretation

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

About the Role

Joining H&R Block 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.

• competitive pay
• comprehensive benefits
• support for life both in and outside of work.

1This 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.