Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist - Franchise Office

H&R Block, Inc.; Hoopeston (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Life-work balance support

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper in Hoopeston, IL to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll and strong customer service. You’ll help fulfill our mission to provide help and inspire communities.

You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare payroll, and generate 1099s and W-2s while communicating with clients and vendors. This role rewards precision, integrity and the ability to work independently in a supportive environment.

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

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping certification

Ability to obtain certifications

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

H&R Block is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper in Hoopeston, IL to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll and strong customer service. You’ll help fulfill our mission to provide help and inspire communities.

You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare payroll, and generate 1099s and W-2s while communicating with clients and vendors. This role rewards precision, integrity and the ability to work independently in a supportive environment.