Accounting clerk, client services

Welcome to Ovation Healthcare! At Ovation Healthcare, we’ve been making local healthcare better for more than 40 years. Our mission is to strengthen independent community healthcare. We provide independent hospitals and health systems with the support, guidance and tech-enabled shared services needed to remain strong and viable. With a strong sense of purpose and commitment to operating excellence, we help rural healthcare providers fulfill their missions. The Ovation Healthcare difference is the extraordinary combination of operations experience and consulting guidance that fulfills our mission of creating a sustainable future for healthcare organizations. Ovation Healthcare’s vision is to be a dynamic, integrated professional services company delivering innovative and executable solutions through experience and thought leadership, while valuing trust, respect, and customer focused behavior.

We’re looking for talented, motivated professionals with a desire to help independent hospitals thrive. Working with Ovation Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled subject matter specialists and operations executives, in a collegial atmosphere of professionalism and teamwork. Ovation Healthcare’s corporate headquarters is located in Brentwood, TN. For more information, visit www.ovationhc.com.

Summary:

The Accounting Clerk supports the finance and accounting department(s) of Ovation Hospitals by performing routine accounting tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring the timely processing of transactions. This role contributes to efficient financial operations and supports compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper matching to purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Prepare and issue payments in accordance with established policies and timelines.
• Perform billing, payment, and collections activities as assigned.
• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts and deposits, with supporting documentation.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and escalate discrepancies as appropriate.
• Prepare and enter journal entries and assist with month‑end closing procedures.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Assist with account reconciliations, variance research, and audit requests.
• Assist with payroll process as assigned based on client needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and patient‑related information.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and data summaries for leadership.
• Provide general support to finance team members as needed.

Work Experience, Education, and Certifications:

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience or financial operations; healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication and customer service abilities.

Ovation will never contact applicants via Chatwork or any other messaging platform outside of our official channels. If you receive any communication claiming to be from Ovation through Chatwork or any unauthorized platform, please disregard it and report it to us immediately. Our official communication will always come from our company email domain or through recognized professional channels like LinkedIn. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication, please contact us directly at communications@ovationhc.com for verification.

Headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., Ovation Healthcare partners with 375+ hospitals and health systems across 47 states. For 45+ years, Ovation Healthcare has supported hospitals and health systems through a portfolio of shared services – Leadership Advisory, Spend Management, Revenue Cycle Management, and Technology Services– designed to provide scale and efficiency to hospital business operations.