Bookkeeper

H&R Block is the world’s largest tax services provider, having prepared more than 650 million tax returns since 1955. There are approximately 12,000 company-owned and franchise retail locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories, and on U.S. military bases around the world. An H&R Block branded retail office is located within five miles of most Americans.

Performs 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.

* Performs 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. * Other duties as assigned.

* A minimum of six hours of college-level accounting coursework or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * A minimum of one year experience providing accounting and payroll services. * 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 * Demonstrated organizational, prioritization, and detail-oriented abilities to meet established work output timelines. Ability to work with limited supervision. * Possess a passion to work with small business owners. * 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, written and interpersonal communication skills.