Remote Finance Assistant & Reconciliation Specialist

Simera; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a highly organized Finance Assistant to support daily financial and administrative activities. You will help with transactions, reconciliations, invoices, reporting, record keeping, and other finance tasks, while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in a remote work environment.

The role collaborates with finance teams and vendors, requires detail orientation, strong Excel (or Sheets) skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setup.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar role.
• Experience processing financial transactions, invoices, expenses, or payments.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting or financial management systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

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

Time management

Organizational skills

Excel or Google Sheets

Accounting software

Numerical analysis

Data entry

Communication skills

Remote work readiness

Education

Finance/Accounting education

Tools

Accounting software

Financial management systems

Job description

Simera is seeking a highly organized Finance Assistant to support daily financial and administrative activities. You will help with transactions, reconciliations, invoices, reporting, record keeping, and other finance tasks, while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in a remote work environment.

The role collaborates with finance teams and vendors, requires detail orientation, strong Excel (or Sheets) skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setup.