Über diese Senior Tax Associate Stelle bei athenahealth
Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
Role summary: Join our Global Tax Department as a Senior Tax Associate, where you will play a pivotal role in automating and preparing the Company’s U.S. tax compliances, business licenses, property tax returns, tax controversies and more. This hybrid position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and will report to the Director of Tax.
Team summary: The Global Tax team is responsible for managing the company’s tax compliance, provision preparation, and tax research, ensuring that the company adheres to all federal, state, and international tax regulations while optimizing tax strategies.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Assist the Tax Manager/Director of Tax in identifying tax implications of research and planning projects to minimize the Company’s tax liabilities.
Maintain the tax calendar, reconcile tax accounts, and respond to government notices.
Support IRS and state tax controversies by responding to related tax correspondence and information requests.
Ensure processes and procedures comply with SOX regulations.
Assist with special projects related to Meals & Entertainment, R&D, sales sourcing, parking & transportation, and transfer pricing.
Conduct tax research and analysis to support planning and compliance efforts.
Balance AI-assisted efficiency with professional judgment to ensure outputs remain accurate, compliant, and aligned with SOX and tax policy requirements.
Additional Job Responsibilities:
Collaborate with team members on process improvements and automation initiatives.
Prepare formal responses to correspondence from government authorities.
Assemble data in preparation for statutory audits.
Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations that may impact the company.
Assist in the development of tax policies and procedures.
Provide support for ad-hoc projects as needed.
Expected Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
3 - 4 years of corporate accounting or tax experience in a public accounting firm and/or large corporation.
Federal and state compliance experience preferred.
Strong technological skills, with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, etc.).
Expected Compensation
$70,000 - $120,000The 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
