Staff Accountant: AI-Driven Close & Automation

SiMa.ai, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

SiMa.ai, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting and monthly close, with a focus on using AI, automation, and data analysis to improve efficiency and accuracy. This on-site role evolves with the company’s growth.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of accounting experience, a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, excellent Excel skills, and comfort with multiple data sources. A proactive, team‑oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience and a working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting systems and data from multiple sources.
• Familiarity with AI and automation tools, with an interest in applying them thoughtfully to accounting workflows.
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• A willingness to learn, adapt to changing priorities, ask questions, and contribute wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for monthly and annual close.
• Support payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer billing, employee expense reviews, intercompany accounting and inventory reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work, improve controls, document processes, and support system enhancements.
• Use Excel, approved AI tools, and automation to streamline data preparation, reconciliations, and recurring reporting
• Analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly.
• Assist with financial reporting, audits, and additional projects as business needs evolve.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

AI tools

Job description

SiMa.ai, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting and monthly close, with a focus on using AI, automation, and data analysis to improve efficiency and accuracy. This on-site role evolves with the company’s growth.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of accounting experience, a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, excellent Excel skills, and comfort with multiple data sources. A proactive, team‑oriented mindset is essential.