Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist — Xero Expert

H&R Block, Inc.; Coventry (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life support

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll and client service.

You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements and payroll, and support client growth initiatives. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and optionally National Bookkeeping Association certifications; knowledge of GAAP and Xero is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• National Bookkeeping Association certifications in payroll, 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.
• Discretion with confidential information; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Post financial transactions into subsidiary books and ledgers.
• Reconcile and balance accounts.
• Generate and analyze financial statements.
• Prepare and process payroll.
• Prepare 1099s and W-2s; handle tax statements.
• Communicate with clients, suppliers, vendors and banking contacts.
• Assist in client retention and growth opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Eye for detail

Organizational & time-management

Independent work

Discretion with confidential info

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National Bookkeeping Association certifications

Tools

Xero

Job description

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll and client service.

You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements and payroll, and support client growth initiatives. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and optionally National Bookkeeping Association certifications; knowledge of GAAP and Xero is a plus.