Remote Finance Assistant | Detail-Oriented & Reliable

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

Job summary

Simera seeks a highly organized Finance Assistant to support daily financial and administrative tasks, including processing transactions, reconciliations, invoicing, reporting, and record keeping. You will work with confidential information and maintain accuracy and timeliness.

You will assist with month-end closings, budgeting support, and audits, collaborating with vendors and internal teams, and improving processes using Excel/Sheets and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, AP/AR, or similar role.
• Education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience processing financial transactions, invoices, expenses, or payments.
• Experience with spreadsheets and accounting/financial management systems.
• Understanding of reconciliations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Record and process 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

Attention to detail

Organization

Excel/Sheets

Accounting software

Numerical skills

Data entry

Discrepancy handling

Communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Independence

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Accounting software

Financial systems

Job description

Simera seeks a highly organized Finance Assistant to support daily financial and administrative tasks, including processing transactions, reconciliations, invoicing, reporting, and record keeping. You will work with confidential information and maintain accuracy and timeliness.

You will assist with month-end closings, budgeting support, and audits, collaborating with vendors and internal teams, and improving processes using Excel/Sheets and accounting software.