Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist (Xero Expert)

H&R Block, Inc.; Four Corners (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver meticulous bookkeeping, payroll and client service. You’ll be part of a team helping our clients keep their finances on track.

Responsibilities include posting transactions, reconciling accounts, generating financial statements, processing payroll, and preparing 1099s and W-2s while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. Experience with Xero preferred; 1–3 years of bookkeeping; strong organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications or ability to obtain them is required.
• 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and GAAP.

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, suppliers, vendors and banking contacts.
• Assist in client retention and growth opportunities.

Skills

Post transactions

Reconcile accounts

Analyze statements

Process payroll

Prepare 1099s W2s

Client communication

Client retention growth

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping and payroll certifications

Tools

Xero

Job description

H&R Block is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver meticulous bookkeeping, payroll and client service. You’ll be part of a team helping our clients keep their finances on track.

Responsibilities include posting transactions, reconciling accounts, generating financial statements, processing payroll, and preparing 1099s and W-2s while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. Experience with Xero preferred; 1–3 years of bookkeeping; strong organization and communication skills.