Senior Tax Associate

athenahealth

Senior Tax Associate managing U.S. tax compliance and preparing business licenses.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Collaborate with team members on process improvements and automation initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting or 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.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options
Tuition assistance
Employee resource groups
Commuter support

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax researchtax compliancetax planningreconciliationSOX compliancetransfer pricingcorporate accountingIRS correspondencedata analysisprocess improvement

Soft Skills

professional judgmentcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting