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: 

1. 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  

1. 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. 

1. 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. 

1. 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.