Remote Junior Accountant: Detail-Oriented & Efficient

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

Job summary

Simera-talent is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support daily accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will assist with transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and general accounting activities in a remote-friendly environment.

You will collaborate with finance and admin teams to handle invoices, AP/AR, month-end close, and audits, while upholding confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial transactions, reconciliations, invoices, and records.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Understanding of GL and month-end close processes.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.

Responsibilities

• Record and process daily financial transactions.
• Assist AP/AR activities.
• Prepare invoices, expenses, payments, receipts.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting docs.
• Review transactions for accuracy and proper classification.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Prepare financial reports and spreadsheets.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and balances.
• Research discrepancies in records and transactions.
• Assist with journal entries and GL maintenance.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Assist with audits by gathering documentation.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Numerical ability

Excel / Sheets

Accounting software

Organization

Communication skills

Multitasking

Data entry

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

ERP systems

Job description

Simera-talent is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support daily accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will assist with transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and general accounting activities in a remote-friendly environment.

You will collaborate with finance and admin teams to handle invoices, AP/AR, month-end close, and audits, while upholding confidentiality and accuracy.