Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist — Franchise Office

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

Job summary

H&R Block in Nebraska is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and client service to support communities we serve.

You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, prepare payroll, and communicate with clients and vendors. Familiarity with Xero is preferred, and candidates should have 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience and knowledge of GAAP. Franchise role with confidentiality and client retention emphasis.

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.

Job description

H&R Block in Nebraska is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and client service to support communities we serve.

You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, prepare payroll, and communicate with clients and vendors. Familiarity with Xero is preferred, and candidates should have 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience and knowledge of GAAP. Franchise role with confidentiality and client retention emphasis.