Senior Revenue Accounting Associate

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.

The Senior Revenue Accounting Associate will be a part of the team responsible for the Company’s adherence to ASC 606 guidance. Due to athenahealth’s unique pricing structure and the requirements of ASC 606, this role differs from a typical revenue accounting position in that there is an emphasis on data analysis and understanding trends in our business and customer base to inform our accounting decisions. This person will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of critical inputs to the revenue accounting process, including maintaining adequate documentation for internal controls and technical accounting purposes. This person will use their analytical mindset and accounting knowledge to make key judgments that impact the revenue accounting process.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze large sets of customer data to estimate and forecast variable consideration for revenue accounting purposes.

• Prepare critical month-end files to calculate and compile inputs for accurate revenue recognition.

• Assist in preparation of materials used by management to understand the performance of our customers and the business

• Assist senior team members with ad-hoc projects as they arise.

• Collaborate with FP&A in preparation of annual budget and monthly forecasts, as well as ad-hoc reporting requests.

• Communicate with the Customer Success team and other members of the business to better understand customer trends and their implications on the accounting process.

• Assist in the updating of revenue recognition policies and memos in accordance with ASC 606 and ongoing technical accounting research.

• Maintain and update appropriate documentation of effective execution of internal controls.

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 2+ years of relevant experience

• CPA preferred.

• Public Accounting experience preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills required.

• Knowledge of SQL (Snowflake) a plus.

• Knowledge of ASC 606 strongly preferred.

• Prior experience analyzing large datasets strongly preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work and communicate cross-functionally.

About athenahealth

Here’s our vision: To create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.  

What’s unique about our locations? 
From an historic, 19th century arsenal to a converted, landmark power plant, all of athenahealth’s offices were carefully chosen to represent our innovative spirit and promote the most positive and productive work environment for our teams. Our 10 offices across the United States and India — plus numerous remote employees — all work to modernize the healthcare experience, together. 
 
Our company culture might be our best feature. 
We don't take ourselves too seriously. But our work? That’s another story. athenahealth develops and implements products and services that support US healthcare: It’s our chance to create healthier futures for ourselves, for our family and friends, for everyone.  

Our vibrant and talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our goal. We continue to expand our workforce with amazing people who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives at every level, and foster an environment where every athenista feels comfortable bringing their best selves to work. 

Our size makes a difference, too: We are small enough that your individual contributions will stand out — but large enough to grow your career with our resources and established business stability. 
 
Giving back is integral to our culture. Our athenaGives platform strives to support food security, expand access to high-quality healthcare for all, and support STEM education to develop providers and technologists who will provide access to high-quality healthcare for all in the future. As part of the evolution of athenahealth’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, we’ve selected nonprofit partners that align with our purpose and let us foster long-term partnerships for charitable giving, employee volunteerism, insight sharing, collaboration, and cross-team engagement.   

What can we do for you? 
Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition ass