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Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc.

Bookkeeper

Belen, NM · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Provide quality assurance and review the transactional accounting entries of entry-level Client ... Required Certifications * Intuit Bookkeeping Certification * QBO Level 1 Certification * QBO ...

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc.

Bookkeeper

Denton, TX · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Provide quality assurance and review the transactional accounting entries of entry-level Client ... Required Certifications * Intuit Bookkeeping Certification * QBO Level 1 Certification * QBO ...

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc.

Bookkeeper

Decatur, TX · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Provide quality assurance and review the transactional accounting entries of entry-level Client ... Required Certifications * Intuit Bookkeeping Certification * QBO Level 1 Certification * QBO ...

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Bookkeeper

La Junta, CO · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Provide quality assurance and review the transactional accounting entries of entry-level Client ... Required Certifications * Intuit Bookkeeping Certification * QBO Level 1 Certification * QBO ...

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc.

Bookkeeper

NM · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Provide quality assurance and review the transactional accounting entries of entry-level Client ... Required Certifications * Intuit Bookkeeping Certification * QBO Level 1 Certification * QBO ...

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc.

Bookkeeper

Alamosa, CO · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Provide quality assurance and review the transactional accounting entries of entry-level Client ... Required Certifications * Intuit Bookkeeping Certification * QBO Level 1 Certification * QBO ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level certified bookkeeper in the United States is $24.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CertificationsTypically requires certification such as Certified Bookkeeper (CB)May or may not have certifications
Work EnvironmentOften in small to medium businesses, accounting firms, or freelanceSimilar, in various industries and organizations
Job ResponsibilitiesRecording financial transactions, reconciliations, basic reportingSimilar, may include more complex tasks with experience

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Bookkeeper

Belen, NM • On-site

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc.
Finance and Insurance • 5 - 10K employees
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$20 - $26/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Jackson Hewitt rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 125 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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Benefits:
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule

Seeking an experienced, independent Bookkeeper to manage a diverse and complex portfolio of client accounts. This role requires a professional who pairs technical accounting mastery-including full reconciliations, payroll, and fixed assets-with excellent organizational agility. Operating with minimal supervision, you will ensure high-density precision across all client ledger activities while upholding strict firm communication standards.
Core Responsibilities
Portfolio Management & Financial Accuracy
  • Comprehensive Reconciliations: Perform full monthly bank, credit card, and loan statement reconciliations, independently identifying and resolving complex transactional discrepancies.
  • General Ledger Maintenance: Prepare and post standard and adjusting journal entries, maintain accurate fixed asset registers, and calculate depreciation schedules.
  • Advanced AP/AR Operations: Manage client vendor payments, oversee accounts receivable aging analysis, and execute proactive collections workflows.
  • Payroll Execution: Handle regular payroll processing cycles, guarantee exact calculations, and assist with year-end and periodic payroll tax filings.
  • Account Autonomy: Maintain timely, precise records for multiple client accounts simultaneously, executing tasks independently with minimal oversight.

Operational Oversight & Quality Control
  • Work Review: Provide quality assurance and review the transactional accounting entries of entry-level Client Data Specialists to maintain firm-wide accuracy.
  • Specialized Accounting Projects: Lead targeted historical clean-up efforts and specialized financial projects as assigned by leadership.

Position Requirements
Experience & Technical Background
  • Professional Tenure: Minimum of 3 years of progressive, hands-on professional bookkeeping experience.
  • Accounting Frameworks: Intermediate to advanced understanding of core bookkeeping principles, internal controls, and standard corporate accounting practices.
  • Software Ecosystem: Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and practical familiarity with Google Workspace.

Required Certifications
  • Intuit Bookkeeping Certification
  • QBO Level 1 Certification
  • QBO Payroll Certification

Core Competencies
  • Autonomy: Strong personal initiative with a proven ability to manage time effectively and work productively in an independent environment.
  • Agility: Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with the capacity to pivot between varied client portfolios and priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Interpersonal Communication: High-level written and verbal communication skills, delivering complex technical updates with professional nuance and clarity.

Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Working at Jackson Hewitt
Jackson Hewitt is an innovator with nearly 6,000 locations, and we're on a mission to change the face of the tax industry. We are an industry-leading provider of full-service individual, federal, and state income tax preparation with offices across the country. Jackson Hewitt is always seeking to improve its financial products, promotions, and partnerships so clients get more.
Taxes are fun (really!)
Jackson Hewitt is proud to offer free tax training as well as continuing education for tax preparers across the country. With nearly 6,000 locations to choose from, there's likely a Jackson Hewitt location near you, including at your local Walmart store. Tax preparers have flexible scheduling and various rewards too.
PTIN Certification: Yes
By submitting this form, I hereby acknowledge that most Jackson Hewitt locations are operated by independent franchisees and not Jackson Hewitt or its affiliates. I further acknowledge that franchisees are independent employers and separate companies and employers from Jackson Hewitt Inc., and set their own employment policies and practices. Franchisees are the exclusive employer of their employees and as such are solely responsible for all employment-related matters and decisions in their locations. Specifically, with regard to employees of franchisees, such franchisees, and not Jackson Hewitt, will have exclusive control over all employment-related decisions, including decisions concerning hiring, firing, wages, conditions of employment, discipline, staffing, or any other day-to-day employment issue. Jackson Hewitt Inc. will have no obligation or right to control any franchise employment issue relating to employees of a Jackson Hewitt franchisee. By applying for a job at a franchise-operated location, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that Jackson Hewitt will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the relevant franchisee for information about its privacy practices. Any communications opt-out that I submit in any franchisee's job application process is specific to that franchisee and will not be communicated to any other entity.

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At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. We do this with integrity, quality, and consistency. This is something that the vast majority of taxpayers don't receive from DIY or other assisted providers. We take pride in that. The role you play is critical to our success and together we are "Working Hard for the Hardest Working Americans". This is our mission and it's a large part of why we work here. Together we are highly passionate about what we do, and how we can help our clients. Doing taxes is much more than filling in some forms. For most Americans, their tax return is the biggest single financial event of the year, and it can be quite an emotional experience. That's where you come in! We are here to ease their stress and provide expert customer service and tax knowledge.

Industry

Finance and insurance and accounting services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Jersey City, NJ, US

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