Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist (Xero Experience)

H&R Block, Inc.; Philipsburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll and client service. You’ll be an integral part of supporting our brand promise to provide help and inspire communities.

You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, and handle payroll and tax forms such as 1099s and W-2s while communicating with clients, vendors and banking partners. Strong organizational skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications or ability to obtain.
• 1–3 years bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply instructions, policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality with professionalism.

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 prepare tax statements
• Communicate with clients, client suppliers, vendors and banking contacts
• Assist in client retention and client growth opportunities

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Account reconciliation

Financial statement analysis

Customer communication

Confidential information handling

Time management

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping and payroll certifications

Tools

Xero

Job description

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll and client service. You’ll be an integral part of supporting our brand promise to provide help and inspire communities.

You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, and handle payroll and tax forms such as 1099s and W-2s while communicating with clients, vendors and banking partners. Strong organizational skills and confidentiality are essential.