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Robert Half
Accounting Specialist
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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
A large multi-site specialty medical practice in Berks County is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing accounts payable, reconciliations, month-end tasks, and financial reporting in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable & Vendor Support Process invoices from receipt through payment
Review invoices for accuracy, coding, approvals, and payment terms
Maintain vendor records, including tax forms and banking details
Prepare payment batches and reports for leadership review
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve billing issues or discrepancies
Review employee expense reports and company card activity
Monitor accounts payable aging and track credits or past-due items
Assist with annual 1099 preparation
Serve as a main point of contact for vendor questions General Accounting & Reporting Assist with monthly and year-end close
Prepare and post journal entries
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, loans, and other balance sheet accounts
Reconcile the accounts payable subledger to the general ledger
Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation, and debt
Review general ledger activity and help correct errors or unusual items
Prepare preliminary financial statements and supporting reports
Assist with budget-to-actual and expense variance reporting
Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and board reporting Controls & Process Improvement Follow internal accounting controls and approval processes
Help ensure vendor changes and payment exceptions are properly reviewed
Prepare schedules and documentation for audits, tax reporting, insurance renewals, and banking requests
Help improve accounting workflows, policies, and procedures
Identify ways to improve efficiency through automation and better processes
Maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, vendor, and patient information Collaboration & Administrative Support Work closely with leadership, department managers, vendors, banking partners, and outside accounting professionals
Communicate accounting issues and financial information clearly to non-financial team members
Provide limited purchasing and administrative support as needed
- At least 3 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, with strong exposure to accounts payable and general ledger activities.
- Practical experience using QuickBooks in an accounting environment with strong attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of invoice processing, account coding, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.
- Familiarity with accounts receivable functions and broader transactional accounting processes is preferred.
- Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail when handling financial documents and vendor information.
- Ability to analyze expense activity and organize data using Excel tools such as Pivot Tables.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external accounting partners.