Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist

H&R Block; Manchester (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper in the United States to handle daily bookkeeping, payroll and client service. You will post transactions, reconcile accounts and generate financial statements to support clients and franchises.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience, knowledge of GAAP, and relevant certifications, with proficiency in Xero. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and client-focused service.

Qualifications

• 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, suppliers, vendors and banking contacts.
• Assist in client retention and client growth opportunities.

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 calculate and prepare tax statements.
• Communicate with clients, suppliers, vendors and banking contacts.
• Assist in client retention and client growth opportunities.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Client communication

Time management

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping certification (NBA)

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

H&R Block is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper in the United States to handle daily bookkeeping, payroll and client service. You will post transactions, reconcile accounts and generate financial statements to support clients and franchises.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience, knowledge of GAAP, and relevant certifications, with proficiency in Xero. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and client-focused service.