Remote Finance Assistant: Precise & Organized

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

Job summary

Simera is seeking a highly organized Finance Assistant to support daily financial and administrative activities, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. You will handle transactions, invoicing, reconciliations, reporting, and documentation, while coordinating with internal teams and vendors in a remote-capable environment.

The role emphasizes reliability, strict internal controls, and timely completion, with opportunities to assist budgeting, audits, and month-end processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or similar role.
• Education or coursework in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience processing financial transactions, invoices, expenses, or payments.
• Experience using spreadsheets and accounting or financial management systems.
• Basic understanding of reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong computer and digital skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Ability to manage detail-oriented tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow established financial procedures.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
• Reliable internet connection and setup for remote work.
• Professional, organized, dependable, and detail-oriented attitude.
• English proficiency is required if the position involves working with English-speaking clients, vendors, or teams.

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

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel / Google Sheets

Data entry

Numerical/analytical

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Simera is seeking a highly organized Finance Assistant to support daily financial and administrative activities, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. You will handle transactions, invoicing, reconciliations, reporting, and documentation, while coordinating with internal teams and vendors in a remote-capable environment.

The role emphasizes reliability, strict internal controls, and timely completion, with opportunities to assist budgeting, audits, and month-end processes.