Remote Accounting Assistant: Detail-Oriented AP/AR

simera-talent; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a highly organized Accounting Assistant to support daily finance operations, including transaction processing, invoicing, reconciliations, and record-keeping. You will work with Excel, Google Sheets, and accounting software to maintain confidential records and ensure accuracy.

You will assist with month-end close, respond to inquiries, and support audits while upholding company policies and procedures in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good numerical and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Comfortable working with accounting software and financial systems.
• Strong data entry and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and perform basic reconciliations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial information.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Record and process daily financial transactions.
• Enter invoices, expenses, payments into financial systems.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Assist with invoice verification, payment processing, and account updates.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial records.
• Review financial information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Maintain organized accounting records, files, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with preparing financial reports, spreadsheets, and account summaries.
• Monitor outstanding invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in financial records and transactions.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding accounting information when required.
• Support audits by gathering and organizing financial documentation.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling financial and sensitive information.
• Assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Excel

Google Sheets

Accounting software

Data entry

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Accounting software

Job description

Simera is seeking a highly organized Accounting Assistant to support daily finance operations, including transaction processing, invoicing, reconciliations, and record-keeping. You will work with Excel, Google Sheets, and accounting software to maintain confidential records and ensure accuracy.

You will assist with month-end close, respond to inquiries, and support audits while upholding company policies and procedures in a remote environment.