Remote Accounting Assistant: Detail‑Oriented & Organized

simera-talent; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations, including processing transactions, invoicing, and maintaining records. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with procedures, with remote work flexibility.

You will assist with month-end closing, support accounts payable/receivable, and help prepare reports while maintaining organized documentation and attention to detail.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recording and processing daily financial transactions.
• Enter invoices, expenses, payments, and other accounting information into financial systems.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• 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 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.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel

Google Sheets

Data entry

Record-keeping

Discrepancy resolution

Communication

Independence & collaboration

Remote work readiness

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Accounting software

Job description

Simera is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support daily financial operations, including processing transactions, invoicing, and maintaining records. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with procedures, with remote work flexibility.

You will assist with month-end closing, support accounts payable/receivable, and help prepare reports while maintaining organized documentation and attention to detail.