Senior Accounting Associate

athenahealth • Boston, MA

13d • $73,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Role Summary: The Senior Accounting Associate will be part of athenahealth's corporate accounting team. The primary responsibility of this role will be managing key components of the month-end close process. This role will partner with FP&A, Tax, and non-finance teams across athenahealth to gather data, address issues, and maintain accurate financial results. The Senior Accounting Associate will also contribute to aspects of athenahealth’s internal and external audits, tax compliance, and financial reporting. This position requires a motivated, hard-working individual with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and interpersonal abilities. This role is a great opportunity to gain exposure to both the month-end close process as well as broader initiatives within the Finance organization. The position reports to an Accounting Manager. Team Summary: As part of the corporate accounting team, this role contributes to maintaining robust financial controls and accurate financial reporting that supports athenahealth's mission to simplify healthcare operations. The team is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance and partnership with various departments to enhance financial accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 4+ years Public accounting experience and/or equivalent experience in industry
• Strong knowledge and practical application of US GAAP.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial risks and internal controls.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor information to varied audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and clearly articulate complex financial issues both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for aspects of the month-end financial close, including reviewing contracts and preparing journal entries.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Prepare written explanations for month-over-month fluctuation analysis within balance sheet & P&L reviews.
• Respond to questions about the athenahealth’s financial statements and operational performance.
• Maintain internal controls over financial accounting and reporting processes in compliance with SOX.
• Assist in the identification of risks and implementation of new controls when necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of month end reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Provide information used in external reporting, specifically related to footnotes and disclosures.
• Assist with audit requests from internal and external auditors.
• Continually design and improve processes with a focus on driving efficiency and automation.
• Assist with special projects as they arise in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.
• We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility.
• While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time.
• With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.
• In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons.
• We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees