Senior Accounting Associate: Close, Controls & Automation

Athenahealth India; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Equity plans

Job summary

athenahealth, based in Boston, seeks a Senior Accounting Associate to join the Corporate Accounting team. You will partner with Finance, FP&A, and Tax to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and efficient accounting operations as part of monthly closes and external reporting.

Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and footprint with SOX controls. The role offers a base salary range and a discretionary bonus as part of Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Public accounting experience or equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Understanding of risk, controls, and SOX compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Experience with Oracle General Ledger or similar ERP.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities, including reviewing contracts and journal entries.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.
• Draft explanations for month-over-month balance sheet and P&L fluctuations.
• Assist in preparing month-end reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Maintain internal controls in SOX-compliant processes and identify improvements.
• Support external reporting, including footnotes and disclosures.
• Assist with audits and respond to requests from internal and external auditors.
• Leverage available AI tools to organize reconciliations and streamline reporting while ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Month-end close

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle General Ledger

Job description

athenahealth, based in Boston, seeks a Senior Accounting Associate to join the Corporate Accounting team. You will partner with Finance, FP&A, and Tax to ensure accurate reporting, strong controls, and efficient accounting operations as part of monthly closes and external reporting.

Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and footprint with SOX controls. The role offers a base salary range and a discretionary bonus as part of Total Rewards.