Accounting Manager - remote

Position Title: Accounting Manager - remote 

Contract: Full-time, Independent Contractor   

Posting Jurisdictions: Europe, South America

Compensation:  TBC based on experience and location  

  

Description:  

A well-established and growing international law firm is looking for an Accounting Manager to support our growing team.

  

Our Firm:  

Sterlington was founded by a former US Big Law Partner to provide high-quality legal services to their clients while combining modern and innovative ways of practicing. Our clients include private equity and other investment funds, multi-billion-dollar family offices, public and private companies, investment banks, high-net worth individuals, and startups. Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com.    

  

The Role:  

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounting Manager with a strong background in Accounts Payable (AP) to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, with a focus on the accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable transactions. This position requires leadership skills to manage a small team, along with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable Management:
• Oversee the full-cycle AP process, including invoice receipt, coding, approval, and payment.
• Maintain and manage vendor relationships, ensuring timely communication and resolution of disputes.
• Implement and maintain best practices for AP procedures, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Experience with AP automation tools is a plus
• Accounting Operations:
• Manage the day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance and month-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Team Leadership:
• Supervise and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Ensure workloads are balanced, and tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Reporting & Analysis:
• Generate and analyze AP aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and other financial reports as needed.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on AP performance, cash outflows, and outstanding liabilities.
  
  

  

 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on Accounts Payable.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks)
• Experience with AP automation tools (Bill.com, Coupa, Ramp, Brex, MineralTree, Tipalti, etc.)
• Knowledge of US GAAP and US accounting principles preferred but other GAAP, IFRS experience considered
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
  
  

  

  

Sterlington is a full-service law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing.   

  

  

About us: www.sterlingtonlaw.com  

  

This position is not currently open to recruiting agency submissions.