Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Solutions in Lancaster
Since 2017, Cloister Group has delivered personalized accounting and business advisory services to individuals and small businesses across all 50 states. Our team combines decades of industry experience with a commitment to exceptional client service, specializing in tax strategy, financial reporting, and healthcare sector consulting. With a history rooted in Rauch Financial since 2005, we built our reputation through customized QuickBooks solutions, payroll management, and strategic guidance for healthcare providers. Our principal, Brad Rauch, brings 30 years of healthcare financial management expertise, including senior roles in hospitals and certifications from the Healthcare Financial Management Association.We focus on proactive financial analysis to prevent year-end surprises and help clients navigate complex tax laws while maintaining compliance. Our growth through the acquisition of Cloister Tax Service in 2016 reflects our dedication to expanding capabilities while preserving personalized attention. Operating from Lancaster and Akron, Pennsylvania, we serve clients nationwide with the same core value: Great Service Makes Cents.
Services
Financial Reporting
Tax Services
QuickBooks Consulting
Payroll Management
Healthcare Consulting
Managed Care Contracts
Business Advisory
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized financial solutions built on 30+ years of healthcare industry expertise.
- Our CPA-certified professionals specialize in managed care contracting for healthcare providers.
- We serve clients nationwide with local Pennsylvania-based accountability.
- Our QuickBooks experts create customized accounting systems for small businesses.
- We combine hospital financial leadership experience with small business accessibility.
Services
Financial Statement Reporting
Our financial reporting services provide continuous business performance monitoring through year-to-date balance sheets, cash flow statements, and income statements. We analyze financial data to identify performance trends, recommend adjustments, and prepare stakeholder-ready documentation. This proactive approach helps prevent year-end surprises while ensuring informed decision-making throughout the business cycle.
Tax Services
We offer comprehensive tax services including strategic tax reduction planning, quarterly payment estimation, and year-end return completion. Our team stays current with evolving tax laws to maximize deductions while maintaining compliance. We provide IRS audit support and tailored solutions for both individual and business clients, transforming tax obligations into strategic financial opportunities.
QuickBooks Consulting
Our QuickBooks specialists create customized accounting solutions aligned with business-specific revenue and expense structures. We optimize software configuration to streamline bookkeeping operations while providing expert support for complex financial scenarios. This service enables business owners to focus on client service rather than administrative tasks through efficient accounting system management.
Payroll Services
We simplify payroll operations by managing tax deductions, retirement contributions, healthcare plan processing, and direct deposit systems. Our comprehensive service handles all employee payment aspects, including year-end 1099 forms. This reduces administrative burdens while ensuring compliance with changing payroll regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
Healthcare Consulting
Our healthcare consulting leverages 30 years of industry experience to improve provider profitability through optimized practice management. We specialize in business operations setup, managed care contract negotiation, and revenue cycle analysis for medical practices. Our experts address billing challenges and third-party payer issues to enhance financial returns without compromising patient care quality.
People
Bradley A. Rauch
Principal, CPA
Brad Rauch established Cloister Group through strategic acquisitions after 30 years in healthcare finance leadership roles. Certified by HFMA and Microsoft, he specializes in tax strategy and healthcare financial management.
Questions
What accounting services does Cloister Group offer?
We provide financial reporting, tax preparation, QuickBooks consulting, payroll management, and business advisory services for small businesses and individuals across all 50 states.
Do you specialize in any industry sectors?
Yes, we have particular expertise in healthcare financial management, including managed care contracting and medical practice consulting, developed over 30 years of industry experience.
How can Cloister Group help my small business?
We offer customized financial solutions including cash flow analysis, tax strategy, payroll processing, and QuickBooks optimization to help small businesses improve financial performance and regulatory compliance.
Are your accounting services available locally or nationwide?
While based in Lancaster, PA, we serve clients nationwide through secure digital platforms, providing the same personalized attention regardless of location.
How do you handle IRS or tax authority interactions?
We provide comprehensive tax representation services, including responding to audit notices and resolving back-tax issues while maintaining compliance with current tax regulations.
Can you assist with healthcare provider contract negotiations?
Yes, we have significant experience analyzing and negotiating managed care contracts for healthcare providers, focusing on reimbursement adequacy and operational implementation support.
