Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist — Build Financial Confidence

H&R Block, Inc.; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and client service.

You’ll post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, and process payroll for diverse clients across our franchise network. You’ll also prepare 1099s and W-2s, handle tax statements, communicate with clients and banking contacts, and help identify client retention opportunities.

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 complete instructions, policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality with professionalism and discretion.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities; able to multi-task and work independently.

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

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Discretion

Client communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping and payroll certifications

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and client service.

You’ll post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, and process payroll for diverse clients across our franchise network. You’ll also prepare 1099s and W-2s, handle tax statements, communicate with clients and banking contacts, and help identify client retention opportunities.