Remote Finance Assistant: Detail-Oriented, Reconciliations

simera-talent; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera seeks a Finance Assistant in San Francisco to support daily financial and administrative activities, including transactions, reconciliations, invoices, reporting, and record keeping. You will maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and timely completion while collaborating with internal teams and vendors.

Ideal candidates bring strong attention to detail, proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, and basic accounting knowledge.

Qualifications

• Able to record and process daily financial transactions.
• Strong eye for detail and accuracy in financial data.
• Proficient with Excel or Google Sheets and basic accounting principles.
• Experience with reconciliations, AP/AR, and document control.
• Ability to manage confidential information and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recording and processing daily financial transactions.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Process invoices, expenses, payments, receipts, and other financial documents.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation.
• Assist with bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
• Review financial information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Monitor invoices, payments, expenses, and outstanding balances.
• Prepare and update spreadsheets, financial reports, and account summaries.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in financial records and transactions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities when required.
• Assist with gathering and organizing documentation for audits and financial reviews.
• Enter and update financial information in accounting and finance systems.
• Communicate with internal teams, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding finance-related requests.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling financial and business information.
• Follow established financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support other finance and administrative projects as needed.

Skills

Accounting basics

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel / Sheets

Data entry

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Remote work

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP system

Accounting software

Job description

Simera seeks a Finance Assistant in San Francisco to support daily financial and administrative activities, including transactions, reconciliations, invoices, reporting, and record keeping. You will maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and timely completion while collaborating with internal teams and vendors.

Ideal candidates bring strong attention to detail, proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, and basic accounting knowledge.