Franchise Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist

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

Job summary

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver bookkeeping, payroll and client service. The role supports our brand purpose to provide help and inspire communities everywhere.

You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare payroll and 1099s/W2s, and communicate with clients and vendors as part of a collaborative team in Lincoln, IL. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this opportunity.

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.
• Ability to correctly interpret and apply complete instructions, policies and regulations.
• Ability to treat confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Analytical skills and an eye for details.
• 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 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

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Discretion and confidentiality

Client communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

National bookkeeping and payroll certifications

Tools

Xero

Job description

H&R Block, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver bookkeeping, payroll and client service. The role supports our brand purpose to provide help and inspire communities everywhere.

You will post transactions, reconcile accounts, prepare payroll and 1099s/W2s, and communicate with clients and vendors as part of a collaborative team in Lincoln, IL. Competitive pay and benefits accompany this opportunity.