Remote Staff Accountant: Precision Ledger & Reporting

Simera; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Simera is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment in San Francisco, CA. The role emphasizes GL activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting while ensuring policy compliance and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has experience in journal entries, bank reconciliations, and AP/AR processes, with strong Excel/ERP skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Experience with general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

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 AP/AR processes and invoice management.
• Prepare invoices, payments, expenses, and account adjustments.
• Assist with month-, quarter-, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare analyses, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Review transactions for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Research discrepancies and monitor balances.
• Maintain organized accounting files and documentation.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation.
• Ensure compliance with policies and accounting standards.
• Identify process improvements for reporting accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Skills

GL & Financial Reporting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel / Sheets

ERP experience

AR/AP processes

Journal entries

Time management

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Simera is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records in a fast-paced environment in San Francisco, CA. The role emphasizes GL activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting while ensuring policy compliance and confidentiality.

The ideal candidate has experience in journal entries, bank reconciliations, and AP/AR processes, with strong Excel/ERP skills and attention to detail.