Senior Tax Associate

athenahealth • Boston, MA

2d • $78,000 - $132,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join athenahealth’s Global Tax Department as a Senior Tax Associate, helping automate and prepare the Company’s U.S. tax compliance, business licenses, property tax returns, and tax controversy work. This hybrid position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and reports to the Director of Tax.

The Global Tax team manages company tax compliance, provision preparation, and tax research to support adherence to federal, state, and international tax regulations while optimizing tax strategies. In this role, you will assist with tax planning and compliance, support tax controversies and audits, contribute to process improvements and automation, and help ensure tax work remains accurate and compliant with SOX and company policy.

The expected base salary range is $78,000–$132,000. Base pay depends on job-related experience, knowledge and skills, qualifications compared with others in similar roles, and geographical market rates. Depending on role eligibility, the company offers short- and long-term incentives through an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong technological skills, with intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Federal and state tax compliance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Tax Manager and 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 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 and 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 are accurate, compliant, and aligned with SOX and tax policy requirements.
• 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 developing tax policies and procedures.
• Provide support for ad-hoc projects as needed.

Benefits

• Health and financial benefits
• Commuter support
• Employee assistance programs
• Tuition assistance
• Employee resource groups
• Collaborative workspaces; some offices welcome dogs
• Annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans, depending on role eligibility
• Events including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior