Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist
Contract: Full-time, Independent Contractor
Location: 100% remote
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Our Firm:
Sterlington is a full-service law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Our high-caliber partners work on complex business matters with a tailored approach to client service and a focus on financial flexibility and innovation. Learn more at:
The Opportunity:
We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist who takes ownership and gets things done. This isn't just about processing numbers—it's about being a trusted partner to our finance team and ensuring our people and vendors are paid accurately and on time, every time.
If you're someone who thrives on precision, stays ahead of deadlines, communicates effectively and brings solutions (not just questions), we want to hear from you. You'll play a critical role in supporting our US-headquartered service business,
managing everything from multi-system payroll processing to partner distributions and year-end compliance.
What You'll Do:
Payroll
Prepare and reconcile monthly payroll summaries with meticulous accuracy
Record payroll bills and journals, and process payments efficiently
Drive improvements and consolidation across multiple payroll systems (XE, Gusto, Ramp)
Create and distribute monthly payment summaries to law partners
Calculate origination partners' monthly distributions and annual true-ups
Maintain flawless payroll records including salary changes, bonuses, benefits, and tax deductions
Partner closely with HR to ensure employee data is current and accurate
Reconcile benefits and 401K deductions with precision
Register with state authorities as needed to ensure all state filings are current
Proactively monitor and resolve payroll system exceptions and tax-related issues before they escalate
Own year-end payroll reporting, compliance, and filings (W-2s, 1099s, K-1s)
Support workers