Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist (Xero Expertise)

H&R Block; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block in Key West seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and client service. You will manage ledgers, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, and handle payroll processing for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with GAAP and tax requirements.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and proactive client communication to support retention and growth while upholding the brand’s standards and community focus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications from the National Bookkeeping Association, or the ability to successfully obtain certifications.
• 1-3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and generally accepted accounting principles & procedures.
• Ability to treat confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Analytical skills and an eye for details.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and work 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, client suppliers, vendors and banking contacts.
• Assist in client retention and client growth opportunities.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Reconciliation

Financial statements

Client communication

General ledger

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National Bookkeeping Association certification

Tools

Xero

Job description

H&R Block in Key West seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and client service. You will manage ledgers, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, and handle payroll processing for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with GAAP and tax requirements.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and proactive client communication to support retention and growth while upholding the brand’s standards and community focus.