Remote Staff Accountant: Detail-Oriented Finance Pro

simera-talent; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a highly organized Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting with attention to detail.

You will record daily transactions, perform reconciliations, assist with payables and receivables, and help with month-end and year-end close. Strong Excel/ERP skills and independence in a remote setting are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience with general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting is expected.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record and review daily financial transactions and journal entries.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting documentation.
• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Prepare invoices, payments, expenses, and adjustments.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare analyses, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure transactions are properly classified and compliant with policies.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in accounts and records.

Skills

Accounting principles

General ledger

Financial reporting

Excel or Sheets

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Month-end close

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Simera is seeking a highly organized Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting with attention to detail.

You will record daily transactions, perform reconciliations, assist with payables and receivables, and help with month-end and year-end close. Strong Excel/ERP skills and independence in a remote setting are valued.