athenahealth · 18 hours ago
Senior Accounting Associate
Boston MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $125K/yr
4+ years expathenahealth is a company focused on creating a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. The Senior Accounting Associate will manage key components of the month-end close process, partner with various teams to maintain accurate financial results, and contribute to audits and tax compliance. This role offers an opportunity to gain exposure to broader initiatives within the Finance organization.
Enterprise SoftwareHealth CareInformation TechnologyMedical
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Commuter support
Employee assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Employee resource groups
Collaborative workspaces
Flexibility
Book clubs
External speakers
Hackathons
Company
athenahealth
Athenahealth is a provider of medical practice automation and claims management software to medical groups and health systems.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$40MKey Investors
Venrock
2021-11-22Acquired
2017-05-18Post Ipo Equity
2007-09-20IPO
Leadership Team
Eddie Ross
Vice President, Payer
Anil Patil
Executive Director Engineering
Recent News
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