Remote Staff Accountant - Precision in GL & Reporting

simera-talent; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

simera-talent is seeking a highly organized Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records. The role focuses on general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting, with exposure to AP/AR and month-end close processes.

You will work independently in a remote environment, collaborating with internal teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Experience with general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and month-end close.
• Proficiency with accounting software/ERP and spreadsheets.
• Strong organizational and data accuracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and review daily financial transactions and journal entries.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting documentation.
• Perform reconciliations for bank, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Prepare invoices, payments, expenses, and adjustments for review.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare analyses, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Assist in financial reporting and management reports.
• Ensure transactions comply with accounting policies.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve account issues.
• Help with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.
• Support internal and external audits with requested documentation.

Skills

Accounting principles

General ledger

Financial reporting

Excel/Google Sheets

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

simera-talent is seeking a highly organized Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records. The role focuses on general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting, with exposure to AP/AR and month-end close processes.

You will work independently in a remote environment, collaborating with internal teams to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and standards.