Bookkeeper

H&R Block • Riverside, CA

23d

About The Position

The Bookkeeper receives operational data and enters it into clients’ bookkeeping systems, determining the best way to record financial information such as income, expenses, returned checks, bank charges, and labor hours or codes. The role includes recording and reporting financial transactions, handling checks and charge-card transactions, and reconciling ledgers, cash, and bank accounts.

The Bookkeeper prepares periodic reports for business clients, including reports on income, expenses, and gross taxes. As requested, the role also provides payroll services and prepares payroll checks and employee and employer payroll reports in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal wage and hour laws. The Bookkeeper maintains hard-copy records, communicates recordkeeping issues and possible solutions to management and clients, and participates in meetings and training to improve service and job performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No previous work experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Receive operational data and determine how to record it in the client's bookkeeping system.
• Manually enter financial information, including income, expenses, returned checks, bank charges, and labor hours or codes.
• Ensure checks are properly endorsed and deposited into the proper account each day.
• Prepare charge-card transactions on the day they are received.
• Report income and bank-charge information.
• Balance and reconcile ledgers for inclusion in the client's general ledger system.
• Reconcile cash and bank accounts on an agreed-upon basis by comparing balances with other recorded sources.
• Prepare periodic reports for business clients regarding income, expenses, gross taxes, and other requested information.
• Provide payroll services as requested, including preparing payroll checks and monthly, quarterly, and annual employee and employer payroll reports.
• Prepare payroll in accordance with local, state, and federal wage and hour laws.
• Maintain a manual file system for hard-copy documents after data entry.
• Identify process issues and notify management of concerns and potential solutions.
• Notify clients of issues, concerns, and solutions related to maintaining their financial records.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions to improve bookkeeping services.
• Attend training related to the effective and efficient performance of job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage for qualifying associates and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Virtual fitness center programs.
• Associate discount program.
• Business Travel Accident Insurance.
• Associate Tax Prep benefit.
• Potential eligibility to participate in incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED