Bookkeeper-Pittsburgh

H&R Block, Inc.; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an entry-level Bookkeeping Associate to input operational data into the client’s bookkeeping system and record income, expenses, and payroll data. You will balance ledgers and prepare routine reports as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and no prior work experience. Payroll tasks must align with wage laws, and you will maintain a manual filing system as part of the record-keeping process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No previous work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receive operational data for entry into the client’s bookkeeping system and determine recording method for income, expenses, and payroll data.
• Manually record information into the bookkeeping system.
• Balance and reconcile ledgers and cash/bank accounts.
• Prepare periodic reports on business income/expenses and taxes as needed.
• Perform payroll services and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Maintain manual file system for hard-copy documents.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Numerical

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Bookkeeping software

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.