Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist (Xero)

H&R Block; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block in Kentucky is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver meticulous bookkeeping, payroll processing, and customer service. You will support helping communities with confident finances and strong client service.

The role involves posting transactions, reconciling ledgers, generating financial statements, handling payroll, and preparing 1099s/W-2s. A background of 1–3 years in bookkeeping and knowledge of GAAP are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications from the National Bookkeeping Association, or the ability to obtain them.
• 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and GAAP & procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

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

Organizational skills

Time management

Client communication

GAAP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping and payroll certifications

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

H&R Block in Kentucky is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver meticulous bookkeeping, payroll processing, and customer service. You will support helping communities with confident finances and strong client service.

The role involves posting transactions, reconciling ledgers, generating financial statements, handling payroll, and preparing 1099s/W-2s. A background of 1–3 years in bookkeeping and knowledge of GAAP are expected.