Experienced Bookkeeper | Payroll & Tax Prep

H&R Block; Buffalo (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and exceptional client service. You will support the brand’s purpose of helping communities and will work with clients and vendors to ensure timely, compliant financial operations.

Key responsibilities include posting transactions, reconciling accounts, generating financial statements, and managing payroll and tax paperwork. A detail-oriented, organized professional with strong communication will thrive here.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications from the National Bookkeeping Association, or the ability to successfully obtain certifications.
• 1-3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and generally accepted accounting principles & procedures.

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

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Client communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping & 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 will support the brand’s purpose of helping communities and will work with clients and vendors to ensure timely, compliant financial operations.

Key responsibilities include posting transactions, reconciling accounts, generating financial statements, and managing payroll and tax paperwork. A detail-oriented, organized professional with strong communication will thrive here.