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Robert Half
Accounting Clerk
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What they do
An Accounting Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$44,369 / year median in Pennsylvania
-11% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a healthcare-focused finance team in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage detailed financial activity, investigate variances, and support accurate reporting in a regulated reimbursement environment. The role involves coordinating payment-related records, maintaining compliance with applicable requirements, and contributing to efficient day-to-day accounting operations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and reconcile payment activity, administrative fees, and settlement records with a high level of accuracy.
- Review case outcomes and ensure financial transactions are recorded correctly across patient accounts and the general ledger.
- Investigate billing and payment variances by working with payers and internal teams to reach timely resolution.
- Track deadlines and regulatory obligations, identifying issues early and elevating concerns when needed.
- Create recurring and ad hoc financial reports for leadership review and compliance monitoring.
- Support documentation requests and testing activities during internal reviews and external audits.
- Provide day-to-day guidance to entry-level accounting staff on established workflows and process expectations.
- Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, streamline processing, and strengthen financial controls.
- Stay informed on regulatory changes affecting reimbursement and dispute-related accounting procedures.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in accounting, billing, or healthcare financial operations.
- Familiarity with reimbursement practices and revenue cycle processes within a healthcare setting.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience working with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks.
- Ability to balance multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented and dependable work style.