Staff Accountant – Revenue & Billing

Athena Global Advisors•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Athena is looking for an Accountant who is detail-oriented, highly organized and forward thinking. We work in a spirited, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment and we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and thrive in this setting. The ideal candidate should be able to think strategically and implement iteratively. As Athena continues to scale and integrate Ceisler, this role will play a critical part in building a structured, high-performing finance function. The Staff Accountant – Revenue & Billing will own the end-to-end revenue cycle, ensuring accuracy in billing, collections, and revenue reporting while working closely with delivery teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA or MBA a plus)
1–3 years of accounting, finance, or billing experience
Experience with billing, AR, or revenue processes preferred
Experience with project-based billing or time systems preferred
Ability to leverage technology tools effectively (Excel, CoPilot, QuickBooks Online)
Strong understanding of the matching principle and accrual basis accounting
Ability to analyze data and apply to engage stakeholders on business-oriented solutions
High attention to detail and ownership mindset
Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Generate and manage all client invoices and billing approvals across Athena and Ceisler
Establish strong rapport with project leads and ensure billing aligns with contracts, SOWs, and project delivery inputs
Maintain billing schedules (retainers, milestones, and time-based engagements)
Identify and resolve gaps in billing inputs from internal stakeholders
Maintain and monitor accounts receivable aging and support collections efforts
Apply cash receipts and reconcile against outstanding invoices
Maintain deferred revenue schedules and support revenue recognition processes
Support monthly close activities including revenue-related reconciliations and account analysis
Reconcile data across QuickBooks, SPP, and internal systems
Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for reporting and audit readiness
Review, research, and resolve discrepancies across billing, AR, and revenue data
Collaborate with project leads to support accurate billing schedules
Adhere to workflows while identifying process improvements
Support ongoing development of revenue and billing processes
Execute special projects and ad hoc requests