Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist — Client-Focused & Detail-Driven

H&R Block; Punxsutawney (Jefferson County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to manage core bookkeeping, payroll, and client communications. You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, and process payroll while supporting client retention and growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to contribute across finance and client service teams.

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.

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

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Financial statements

Accounts reconciliation

Client communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping and payroll certifications

1-3 years bookkeeping experience

GAAP knowledge

Confidentiality and professionalism

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

H&R Block is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to manage core bookkeeping, payroll, and client communications. You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, and process payroll while supporting client retention and growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to contribute across finance and client service teams.