Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist

H&R Block, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver meticulous bookkeeping, payroll and client service. You will record transactions, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial statements to support clients and our network.

Key duties include processing payroll, generating 1099s and W-2s, and communicating with clients and vendors. A high school diploma is required plus national bookkeeping or payroll certifications; experience with Xero is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications, or ability to obtain them.
• 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and GAAP.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and protect confidentiality.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.

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 client growth opportunities.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Account reconciliation

Financial statement analysis

Client communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping & payroll certifications

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver meticulous bookkeeping, payroll and client service. You will record transactions, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial statements to support clients and our network.

Key duties include processing payroll, generating 1099s and W-2s, and communicating with clients and vendors. A high school diploma is required plus national bookkeeping or payroll certifications; experience with Xero is preferred.