Block Advisors Accounting Specialist

This is a Block Advisors Accounting Specialist role at H&R Block. H&R Block, a 16,136-person organization, has led the tax industry for over 70 years, continuously evolving through its Block Next strategy which blends human expertise with digital innovation. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records for clients, supporting account managers, documenting transactions, preparing reports, and assisting in compliance with financial regulations.

You will play a vital part in providing essential bookkeeping and payroll services to small business clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Role:
  Early Career
• Mission:
  To provide comprehensive bookkeeping and payroll services, ensuring accurate financial transactions and compliance for small business clients.
• Tech Stack:
  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Open Office, bookkeeping software, spreadsheets, database management

• Financial Transaction Processing:
  Process various forms of financial information and materials, accurately entering data into accounting or other financial systems while ensuring compliance with relevant reporting requirements.
• Bookkeeping and Payroll Management:
  Handle fundamental accounting tasks including data entry, bank reconciliations, and comprehensive payroll management for small business clients.
• Account Reconciliation and Reporting:
  Perform reconciliation of accounts, categorize transactions appropriately, and compile essential monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Client Support and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Raise questions and address client accounting irregularities, provide excellent customer service, and collaborate with Account Managers and Tax Advisors by sharing relevant bookkeeping and payroll information.
• Financial Statement Preparation:
  Prepare critical financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, communicating with various stakeholders like clients, suppliers, vendors, and banking contacts.

• Background:
  High school diploma or equivalent, coupled with knowledge of bookkeeping practices, generally accepted accounting principles, and procedures.
• Experience:
  
  Client services experience, familiarity with bookkeeping software, spreadsheets, and database management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Open Office.
• Skills:
  
  Analytical and detail-oriented, good verbal and written communication abilities, capability to multi-task across multiple window applications, and the capacity to complete assigned projects on time with minimal supervision.
• Bonus:
  Associate’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience.