Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist - Franchise Office

H&R Block, Inc.; Saltsburg (Indiana County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver bookkeeping, payroll, and outstanding client service. You’ll post financial transactions into subsidiary books and general ledgers, reconcile accounts, and generate and analyze financial statements while supporting payroll and tax filings.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with National bookkeeping certifications or the ability to obtain them, and 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience. Proficiency 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 instructions, policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational 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 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

Communication

Attention to detail

Client service

Education

High school diploma

National bookkeeping certifications

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

H&R Block seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver bookkeeping, payroll, and outstanding client service. You’ll post financial transactions into subsidiary books and general ledgers, reconcile accounts, and generate and analyze financial statements while supporting payroll and tax filings.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with National bookkeeping certifications or the ability to obtain them, and 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience. Proficiency with Xero is preferred.