Bookkeeper

H&R Block

Our Company

We care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive place with an amazing history and a sharp focus on our future. Our connected culture is who we are and how we work together to achieve our strategies, accelerate our transformation, and achieve extraordinary results. It's an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block!

What you'll do...

Perform a variety of basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services for small businesses. Assists with providing advice, delivering advice products and client based products to small businesses and small business owners. Identifies opportunities to increase the level of service provided to small businesses and small business owners as their requirements become more complex. Identifies client satisfaction issues and reviews the issues on a timely basis to the Bookkeeper Supervisor for resolution. Identifies the schedule of charges for assigned clients and forwards the charges for processing and collection. Tracks and documents chargeable and non-chargeable hours accurately and on a timely basis. Provides guidance and assistance to other bookkeepers, as needed, to ensure the timely and accurate completion of duties.

Day to day, you'll...

* Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and techniques

* Knowledge of sales and payroll tax laws, payroll practices and applicable regulations

* Ability to write simple journal entries and accrual entries

* Ability to prepare clear, concise financial records and reports

* Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize financial data and to assimilate into a useful format

What you'll bring to the team...

* Demonstrated organizational, prioritization, and detail-oriented abilities to meet established work output timelines

* Ability to work with limited supervision

* Ability to develop and maintain effective client and employee relationships

* Ability to work under pressure; possesses the stamina to meet the time deadlines inherent in the tax and accounting profession

* Effective oral and written communication

* Strong command and use of the English language and other languages required in the assigned geographic area

* Understanding and previous use of a Windows-based computer system Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

* Minimum of 6 hours of college-level accounting coursework or an equivalent combination of education and experience

* Willing to travel to a few other offices in the territory to help with bookkeeping as needed throughout the year (travel expenses reimbursed)

* Willing to work in an office 5 days a week

It would be even better if you also had...

* Certified in QuickBooks

* Proficiency in accounting software such as Creative Solutions Accounting, QuickBooks Pro, Peachtree, Great Plains, ADP, SAGE, etc

Why work for us

Since 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey. You'll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being.

Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: H&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person's race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law.