Bookkeeper

H&R Block•Wichita, KS

8h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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