Remote Finance Assistant — Detail‑Oriented & Reliable

simera-talent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a Finance Assistant in the San Francisco area to support daily financial and administrative tasks. You will help with transactions, reconciliations, invoices, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

You’ll work with the finance team to maintain records, assist with month-end close, and help with audits. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in recording and processing daily financial transactions.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable processes.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial reporting.

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 principles

Attention to detail

Organization

Excel / Google Sheets

Accounting software

Numerical analysis

Data entry

Reconciliations

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Confidential handling

Education

Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Financial management systems

Job description

Simera is seeking a Finance Assistant in the San Francisco area to support daily financial and administrative tasks. You will help with transactions, reconciliations, invoices, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

You’ll work with the finance team to maintain records, assist with month-end close, and help with audits. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.