Franchise Bookkeeper: Payroll & Financial Reporting

H&R Block, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and client service in a professional office setting.

You’ll post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, and handle payroll and tax forms, while communicating with clients and vendors to support retention and growth. Strong organizational skills and discretion are essential, with knowledge of GAAP and experience in Xero preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications or ability to obtain them.
• 1–3 years bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and GAAP & procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.
• Treat confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and work independently.

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping & payroll certifications

1–3 years bookkeeping experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver accurate bookkeeping, payroll, and client service in a professional office setting.

You’ll post transactions, reconcile accounts, generate financial statements, and handle payroll and tax forms, while communicating with clients and vendors to support retention and growth. Strong organizational skills and discretion are essential, with knowledge of GAAP and experience in Xero preferred.