Bookkeeper-Pittsburgh

H&R Block, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. in Pittsburgh seeks a detail-oriented bookkeeping assistant to input financial data into the client’s system and support payroll processing.

You will reconcile ledgers, generate standard reports, handle checks and deposits, and maintain paper records with training to ensure compliance. No prior experience required; this is an entry point into accounting services with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No previous work experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Enter operational data for bookkeeping in the client's system.
• Endorse checks and deposit appropriately; report income and bank charges.
• Balance and reconcile ledgers; ensure consistency with client records.
• Prepare periodic reports on income, expenses, and taxes as needed.
• Assist with payroll processing per wage laws and reports.
• Maintain a manual file system for hard-copy documents.

Skills

Data entry

Record keeping

Payroll basics

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

• Receives operational data for entry into the client's bookkeeping system and determines the best method to record the financial information, such as income, expenses, returned checks, bank charges, and labor hours/codes. Manually records information into the bookkeeping system.
• Ensures all checks are endorsed properly and deposited into the proper account each day. Prepares all charge card transactions on the day received. Reports all income and bank charge and information.
• Balances and reconciles ledgers, which will become part of the client's general ledger system. Reconciles cash and bank accounts on an agreed-upon basis, comparing account balances to other recorded sources.
• Develop detailed reports on a periodic basis for the business client regarding business income, business expenses, gross taxes, and other reports, as needed.
• Perform payroll services as requested by the business client account including preparation of payroll checks, preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual employee and employer payroll reports. Prepares payroll in accordance with local, state, and federal wage and hour laws.
• Maintains a manual file system to store the hard-copy documents after entry into the record keeping system.
• Identifies issues with current process and notifies management of potential concerns and potential solutions. The client is also notified of any issues, concerns and solutions related to the maintenance of the client's financial records.
• Participates in meetings and training sessions to continuously improve the bookkeeping service provided to the client.
• Attends training related to the effective and efficient performance of job duties.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

• No previous work experience necessary.