Experienced Bookkeeper: Payroll, Tax & Client Support

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

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll and exceptional client service. You’ll play a key role in supporting financial processes and maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities include posting transactions, reconciling accounts, generating statements, processing payroll, and preparing 1099s and W-2s. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in bookkeeping, GAAP knowledge and Xero experience, with professional discretion.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.

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, suppliers, vendors and banking contacts.
• Assist in client retention and growth opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independence

Education

High school diploma

National bookkeeping and payroll certifications

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

H&R Block is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll and exceptional client service. You’ll play a key role in supporting financial processes and maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities include posting transactions, reconciling accounts, generating statements, processing payroll, and preparing 1099s and W-2s. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in bookkeeping, GAAP knowledge and Xero experience, with professional discretion.