Senior Bookkeeper: Payroll, Tax & Financials

H&R Block; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

H&R Block is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver precise bookkeeping, payroll and customer service. You’ll record transactions, reconcile accounts, and generate financial statements while upholding our brand promise to help communities.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience, knowledge of GAAP, and certifications (or ability to obtain). Proficiency with Xero is preferred; strong confidentiality and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications, or ability to obtain them.
• 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and GAAP.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

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

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National bookkeeping and payroll certifications

Tools

Xero

Job description

H&R Block is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to deliver precise bookkeeping, payroll and customer service. You’ll record transactions, reconcile accounts, and generate financial statements while upholding our brand promise to help communities.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience, knowledge of GAAP, and certifications (or ability to obtain). Proficiency with Xero is preferred; strong confidentiality and communication skills are required.