Bookkeeper: Payroll, Reconciliation & Financial Insights

H&R Block, Inc.; North Windham (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver bookkeeping, payroll and client service. You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, and generate financial statements to support clients and the franchise network.

The role requires 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience, knowledge of GAAP, and the ability to handle confidential information while communicating with clients and vendors. Xero experience preferred, with opportunity for professional certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications, or the ability to obtain them.
• 1-3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and GAAP.
• Ability to interpret and apply instructions, policies and regulations.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to multi-task.

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 statements

Account reconciliation

Client relations

Vendor communications

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Bookkeeping certifications

Tools

Xero

Job description

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver bookkeeping, payroll and client service. You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, and generate financial statements to support clients and the franchise network.

The role requires 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience, knowledge of GAAP, and the ability to handle confidential information while communicating with clients and vendors. Xero experience preferred, with opportunity for professional certifications.