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H&R Block
Bookkeeper - Franchise Location
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A Bookkeeper keeps records of accounts and manages day to day financial recordkeeping. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. May be supervised by an accountant. Provides information for financial statements and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$45,461 / year median in Kentucky
-12% projected decline
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About the Role Joining H&R Block 1 as an experienced Bookkeeper, you'll deliver exceptional bookkeeping, payroll and customer service. You'll be an integral part of delivering on our brand purpose to provide help and inspire communities everywhere. What you'll bring to the role: 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 Preferred Qualifications Experience with Xero accounting software Required 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 Why work for us At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we've led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation. That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work. 1 This office is an independently owned and operated franchise office operating under an agreement with H&R Block. Franchisees make their own hiring decisions and any questions regarding employment at this office should be made directly to the franchisee.