Detail‑Driven Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist

H&R Block, Inc.; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. in Illinois is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver thorough bookkeeping, payroll and client service for our client base.

You’ll post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, and handle payroll and tax forms while communicating with clients and vendors to support growth opportunities. The role requires 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience, knowledge of GAAP, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications, or ability to obtain.
• 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and GAAP.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality with professionalism.

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 prepare tax statements.
• Communicate with clients, suppliers, vendors and banking contacts.
• Assist in client retention and growth opportunities.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Financial statement analysis

General ledger management

Accounts reconciliation

Client communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping and payroll certifications

Tools

Xero

Job description

H&R Block, Inc. in Illinois is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver thorough bookkeeping, payroll and client service for our client base.

You’ll post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, and handle payroll and tax forms while communicating with clients and vendors to support growth opportunities. The role requires 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience, knowledge of GAAP, and confidentiality.