Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist — Xero Ready

H&R Block, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. in Virginia Beach seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and responsive client service, contributing to the firm's trusted tax and advisory services.

You will handle daily transaction posting, reconciliations, payroll processing, and financial statement analysis while maintaining confidentiality and compliance. This on-site role emphasizes attention to detail and strong organizational skills to support busy clients.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of bookkeeping experience
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and GAAP
• Ability to interpret and apply instructions, policies and regulations
• Ability to treat confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• 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

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Ability to work independently

Discretion / confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping & payroll certifications (NB A) or ability to obtain

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

H&R Block, Inc. in Virginia Beach seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and responsive client service, contributing to the firm's trusted tax and advisory services.

You will handle daily transaction posting, reconciliations, payroll processing, and financial statement analysis while maintaining confidentiality and compliance. This on-site role emphasizes attention to detail and strong organizational skills to support busy clients.