Senior Accounting Associate

Company: Athenahealth
Location: Allston
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Business Title: Senior Accounting Associate 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. Essential Job 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. Additional Job Responsibilities: 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. Expected Education & Experience: 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. Expected Compensation $73,000 - $125,000 The base salary range shown reflects the full range for this role from minimum to maximum. At athenahealth, base pay depends on multiple factors, including job-related experience, relevant knowledge and skills, how your qualifications compare to others in similar roles, and geographical market rates. Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package - depending on role eligibility, we offer both short and long-term incentives by way of an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans. About athenahealth Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. Our company culture: Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support. Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve. What we can do for you: 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. Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers https://www.athenahealth.com/careers/equal-opportunity

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