Remote Accounting Assistant — Detail-Oriented Bookkeeping

simera-talent; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera Talent is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support daily accounting and financial operations in a remote-friendly role based in California. You will assist with transaction processing, reconciliations, invoices, and maintaining confidential financial records.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and experience using Excel or Google Sheets and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance roles.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and financial systems.
• Ability to process daily transactions accurately.
• Experience working remotely is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Record and process daily financial transactions.
• Enter invoices, expenses, payments into systems.
• Support AP/AR activities.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Prepare financial reports and account summaries.
• Maintain organized accounting records.
• Assist with month-end/year-end closing.
• Research discrepancies and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Time management

Data entry

Numerical skills

Excel

Google Sheets

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Recordkeeping

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Tools

Accounting software

Financial systems

Job description

Simera Talent is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support daily accounting and financial operations in a remote-friendly role based in California. You will assist with transaction processing, reconciliations, invoices, and maintaining confidential financial records.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and experience using Excel or Google Sheets and accounting software.