Experienced Bookkeeper - Payroll, Tax & Client Support

H&R Block; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking an experienced bookkeeper in Wisconsin to manage daily bookkeeping, payroll, and client service activities. The role involves posting transactions, reconciling accounts, and producing financial statements while maintaining client relationships and growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience, and relevant certifications or the ability to obtain them. Proficiency with Xero is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level qualifications not required; must have high school diploma or equivalent and bookkeeping certifications or ability to obtain them.
• 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience and knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with payroll processing and tax statements (1099s and W-2s).

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 W-2s and calculate and prepare tax statements.
• Communicate with clients, client suppliers, vendors and banking contacts.
• Assist in client retention and client growth opportunities.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping and payroll certifications or ability to obtain

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

H&R Block is seeking an experienced bookkeeper in Wisconsin to manage daily bookkeeping, payroll, and client service activities. The role involves posting transactions, reconciling accounts, and producing financial statements while maintaining client relationships and growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience, and relevant certifications or the ability to obtain them. Proficiency with Xero is preferred.