Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist – Xero Expert

H&R Block, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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

In this role you will post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, prepare payroll, issue 1099s and W2s, and communicate with clients and banking contacts. A high school diploma and 1–3 years bookkeeping experience are required; Xero experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications or ability to obtain them.
• 1–3 years bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and GAAP.
• Ability to interpret instructions, policies and regulations.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to multitask independently.

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 client growth opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Discretion / confidentiality

Multitasking

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping and payroll certifications (or ability to obtain)

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

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

In this role you will post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, prepare payroll, issue 1099s and W2s, and communicate with clients and banking contacts. A high school diploma and 1–3 years bookkeeping experience are required; Xero experience preferred.