Staff Accountant (AI2562)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

SiMa.ai is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our San Jose, CA team on a full-time, on-site basis. The role centers on supporting monthly close, payroll, AP/AR, billing, expenses, intercompany activity, and inventory reconciliations while exploring AI-driven automation to improve efficiency.

We value curiosity, ownership, and a no-task-too-big-or-small mindset as we scale. The position offers competitive base pay and equity along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent
• 4+ years of accounting experience with US GAAP
• Proficient in Excel and data from multiple sources
• Familiarity with AI and automation in accounting workflows

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules for monthly and annual close
• Support payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer billing, employee expenses, 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

AI tools

Job description

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Location: San Jose, CA (This position requires a full-time, on-site presence in our San Jose, CA office)

Job ID: AI2562

Description

We are seeking a Staff Accountant who combines strong accounting fundamentals with curiosity about technology and a proactive approach to improving how work gets done. You will support daily accounting and the monthly close while helping us use AI, automation, and data analysis to improve efficiency and accuracy. As the company grows and matures, this role will evolve. We’re looking for someone who is adaptable, flexible, and brings a positive attitude—a team player who takes ownership, embraces new challenges, and has a "no task too big or too small" mindset.

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.

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.

Personal Attributes

Can-do attitude. Strong team player. Curious, creative and good at solving problems. Execution and results-oriented, Self-driven, Thinks Big and is highly accountable. Good communication skills. "No task too big or too small" mindset

The annual salary for this position ranges from $105,000 - $130,000. The actual annual salary offered will depend on several factors, including - among others - job-related skills, experience, technical expertise, qualifications, work location, and business needs. The annual salary range for this position is subject to change and may be adjusted in the future.

In addition to base salary, this role is also eligible for private company equity, and a comprehensive package of employee benefits. Please note that the salary ranges listed for U.S. roles reflect base salary only and do not include equity or other forms of compensation.

EEO Employer: SiMa is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.