[Remote] Sales Operations and Contracting Associate

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. athenahealth is a company focused on creating a thriving ecosystem for accessible and sustainable healthcare. They are seeking a Sales Operations and Contracting Associate to provide contract and proposal support to Sales and Customer Success teams while improving operational processes. This role involves managing contract lifecycle activities, validating revenue calculations, and maintaining CRM data integrity. Responsibilities Create, prepare, and process proposals and contracts, ensuring documents are complete and ready for signature Review contracts for compliance with SOX and SOC1-related requirements and coordinate countersignature processing Calculate and validate Bookings and Annual Revenue Implemented to support accurate revenue recognition Coordinate with internal stakeholders to obtain client-signed contracts and resolve outstanding issues Triage pricing and discount requests; route to Deal Desk and obtain required approvals from Legal, Billing and Finance Maintain CRM data accuracy through daily, weekly, and monthly reviews and reporting Support client repricing, billing initiatives, and termination processing for assigned accounts Manage offboarding activities for assigned clients, ensuring timely completion of required steps Identify and document opportunities to improve productivity and implement process improvements with appropriate automation Learn and apply new AI tools to improve accuracy and efficiency in daily work Maintain and update operational process documentation and standard operating rhythms Support partner payment validation and calculations as needed Provide direct operational support to assigned Sales and Customer Success stakeholders Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis to inform decision-making Support additional End of Month and End of Quarter work Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience 2–3 years of experience in contracting, sales operations, or a related operations role Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel preferred) Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Experience with Salesforce required Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in transactional work Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment Experience documenting and improving processes; familiarity with basic automation or workflow tools preferred Professionalism and a collaborative approach when working with cross-functional partners Experience documenting and improving processes; familiarity with basic automation or workflow tools preferred Benefits Short and long-term incentives by way of an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans Health and financial benefits Commuter support Employee assistance programs Tuition assistance Employee resource groups Collaborative workspaces Flexibility Events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons A company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued Company Overview Athenahealth is a provider of medical practice automation and claims management software to medical groups and health systems. It is a sub-organization of Bain Capital. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http//www.athenahealth.com. Company H1B Sponsorship athenahealth has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 13 in 2026, 93 in 2025, 83 in 2024, 61 in 2023, 108 in 2022, 84 in 2021, 74 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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