Business Details
9 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting Services in Lancaster, PA
Since 2017, Cloister Group has built upon over 15 years of combined industry experience to deliver personalized accounting and business advisory services. Our founder, Brad Rauch, CPA, leveraged his 30-year healthcare finance background to create a client-centric practice that prioritizes transparent communication and tailored solutions. With expertise in tax compliance, financial reporting, and healthcare-specific consulting, we serve individuals and small businesses nationwide while maintaining local roots in southcentral Pennsylvania.Our team holds prestigious certifications including Certified Managed Care Professional and Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, ensuring clients receive technically rigorous yet approachable financial guidance. We differentiate ourselves through proactive problem-solving and a commitment to demystifying complex financial processes for our clients.
Services
Financial Statement Reporting
Tax Services
QuickBooks Consulting
Payroll Services
Small Business Consulting
Healthcare Business Consulting
Managed Care Contracting
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized accounting services with 15+ years of combined experience
- Our team includes a Certified Managed Care Professional with 30 years in healthcare finance
- We provide nationwide accounting solutions for individuals and small businesses
- We specialize in managed care contracting for healthcare providers
- We offer QuickBooks consulting tailored to business-specific revenue streams
Services
Tax Services
Our tax professionals stay current with evolving regulations to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance. We handle quarterly estimates, year-end returns, and IRS correspondence for businesses and individuals nationwide. With proactive planning strategies, we help clients optimize deductions and credits across all business structures.
QuickBooks Consulting
We customize QuickBooks solutions aligned with specific business revenue streams and expense categories. Our experts configure systems for optimal financial tracking while providing ongoing support for complex accounting challenges. This tailored approach enables business owners to focus on operations while maintaining accurate financial records.
Payroll Services
Our comprehensive payroll processing handles tax deductions, retirement contributions, and healthcare plan withholdings. We manage direct deposits, W-2s, and 1099s while ensuring compliance with changing employment regulations. This service reduces administrative burdens and minimizes errors in employee compensation.
Healthcare Business Consulting
Leveraging 30 years of healthcare finance experience, we advise providers on operational efficiency and profitability. Services include practice setup, revenue cycle optimization, and strategic growth planning for medical practices of all sizes. Our industry-specific insights address unique challenges in healthcare financial management.
Managed Care Contracting
We negotiate and analyze healthcare provider contracts with third-party payers to ensure fair reimbursement rates. Our experts review contract terms, implement billing protocols, and resolve payment disputes for primary care and specialty practices. This service maximizes revenue while maintaining quality patient care standards.
People
Brad Rauch
Principal, CPA
Brad Rauch established Cloister Group through merging Rauch Financial and Cloister Tax Service. With CPA certification and healthcare finance credentials, he brings 30 years of experience in medical accounting and managed care contracting to client advisory services.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide financial reporting, tax preparation, QuickBooks consulting, payroll processing, and business advisory services for small businesses and individuals.
Do you specialize in any industry?
Yes, we have particular expertise in healthcare finance with specialized services for medical practices and managed care providers.
Are you available nationwide?
Yes, our virtual services support clients in all 50 states while maintaining local presence in Pennsylvania.
What certifications do your professionals hold?
Our principal holds CPA certification, Certified Managed Care Professional designation, and Fellowship in the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
