Accounting Clerk

About the role

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.

Requirements

• 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.