Bookkeeper
H&R Block
- Helena, MT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong command and use of the English language and other languages required in the assigned geographic area
- Certified in Quickbooks
- Understanding and previous use of a Windows-based computer system.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as Creative Solutions Accounting, Quick Books Pro, Peachtree, Great Plains, etc.
- A minimum of six hours of college-level accounting coursework or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of one year experience providing accounting and payroll services.
- 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.
- Possess a passion to work with small business owners.
- 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, written and interpersonal communication skills.