Remote Finance Assistant: Detail-Oriented & Accurate

Simera; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a Finance Assistant in San Francisco, CA, to support daily financial and administrative activities with accuracy and confidentiality. The role balances transactional work with reporting and record-keeping in a remote-friendly environment.

You will record daily transactions, assist with AR/AP, process invoices and expenses, and help with month-end close, budgeting, and audit preparations as needed. The position emphasizes reliability, organization, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of accounting and financial principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software (Excel/Sheets).
• Comfortable with accounting software and financial systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Good data entry and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and assist with reconciliations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information responsibly.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• Reliable, organized, and proactive attitude.
• English proficiency required for English-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Record and process daily financial transactions.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Process invoices, expenses, payments, receipts, and other documents.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Assist with bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
• Review financial information for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor invoices, payments, expenses, and balances.
• Prepare and update spreadsheets and financial reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in records.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and planning as needed.
• Prepare documentation for audits and reviews.
• Enter and update financial data in systems.
• Communicate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel/Sheets

Accounting software

Numerical abilities

Data entry

Discrepancy resolution

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Confidential handling

Independent yet collaborative

Reliability

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Accounting software

Job description

Simera is seeking a Finance Assistant in San Francisco, CA, to support daily financial and administrative activities with accuracy and confidentiality. The role balances transactional work with reporting and record-keeping in a remote-friendly environment.

You will record daily transactions, assist with AR/AP, process invoices and expenses, and help with month-end close, budgeting, and audit preparations as needed. The position emphasizes reliability, organization, and strong communication.