Junior Accountant- Business Operations

Athena Global Advisors•Philadelphia, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Athena is looking for a Junior Accountant who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and eager to learn. We work in a spirited, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment, and we're looking for someone who can manage detailed work, adapt to evolving priorities, and collaborate effectively with internal and client teams. The Junior Accountant - Business Operations will support Athena's internal accounting and project operations while also providing dedicated business operations support to a client project. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone seeking to build practical experience across accounting, reporting, systems, and business operations. The Junior Accountant will initially prepare work for review and will gradually assume responsibility for recurring processes as they demonstrate accuracy, consistency, and an understanding of established workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
0-2 years of accounting, finance, or business operations experience
Intermediate Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas, organize and review data, and identify potential errors
Ability to leverage technology tools effectively (Excel, CoPilot, QuickBooks Online)
Ability to understand, analyze, and communicate data effectively
High attention to detail and ownership mindset
Excellent communication skills
Ability to interact professionally with clients and internal stakeholders
Ability to work cross-functionally
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to handle confidential financial and business information
Must be available to work in Philadelphia, PA

Nice To Haves

QuickBooks Desktop experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform data entry and maintain accurate information across accounting and operational systems
Support project lifecycle management activities
Support Staff Accountants with recurring accounting activities, reconciliations, schedules, and other assigned work
Support client accounting and business operations initiatives
Support client reporting, billing, and data management activities
Research client-requested QuickBooks functionality and help document potential solutions
Draft client invoices using approved billing information and supporting documentation
Communicate effectively with client and internal stakeholders across live meetings and written channels, including email and messaging platforms
Prepare assigned work for review and incorporate feedback accurately and promptly
Transition to managing recurring processes as proficiency, accuracy, and consistency are demonstrated
Maintain organized workpapers, supporting documentation, and process records
Adhere to established workflows while identifying opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency
Execute special projects and ad hoc operations requests