Bookkeeper - Franchise Location

H&R Block • Houlton, ME

25d

About The Position

Joining an independently owned and operated H&R Block franchise office as an experienced Bookkeeper, you’ll deliver bookkeeping, payroll, and customer service. You’ll help provide support to clients and contribute to the office’s client retention and growth opportunities. The franchisee makes its own hiring decisions and handles employment questions.

The role includes posting financial transactions to subsidiary books and general ledgers, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements and payroll, and preparing tax statements and information returns. The pay range is $16.00–$20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• National bookkeeping and payroll certifications from the National Bookkeeping Association, or the ability to successfully obtain the certifications.
• 1–3 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
• Ability to correctly interpret and apply complete instructions, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to treat confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Xero accounting software.

Responsibilities

• 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 W-2s and calculate and prepare tax statements.
• Communicate with clients, client suppliers, vendors, and banking contacts.
• Assist in client retention and client growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Support for life both in and outside of work.

What This Job Offers

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