Financial Accountant (remote)

Position Title: Financial Accountant (Remote working)      

Contract: Full-time, Independent Contractor       

Location:  100% remote 

Working hours: 40 hours per week  

Compensation: As a remote-first, international firm, compensation is based on candidate experience and location 

Our Firm:      

Sterlington is an international 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.    

We are the ultimate law firm for private clients, private capital, senior executives, founders, HNWIs and family offices, as well as related businesses, in both corporate and litigation matters. We take a commercial and wholistic approach to the legal and business needs of our clients.    

Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com   

Responsibilities:  

• Operational: Support with day to day accounting operations, encompassing accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), financial reporting, and other critical financial functions. Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.  Handle month end close, review general ledger and reconcile 
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Consistently analyze and interpret complex financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Produce detailed monthly financial reports that provide insights to senior management, enabling informed decision-making.  Assist with budgeting and forecasting. 

• Closing and Reconciliation Management: Oversee the thorough completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, adhering to an established closing calendar. Ensure accuracy and timeliness in all financial closing activities and reconciliations.  

• Tax Compliance and Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison with external tax preparers, coordinating and providing all necessary documentation and information required for accurate and timely tax filings. Ensure compliance with all applicable tax regulations and filing requirements.  

Requirements:  

• Experience and Education: A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, with a strong foundation in financial analysis and reporting. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.  

• Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of financial data analysis, applicable laws, regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to ensure compliance and best practices in financial reporting and operations.  

• Technical Proficiency: Extensive hands-on experience with accounting ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Oracle, etc. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (including complex functions like INDEX, MATCH, OFFSET) as well as broader MS Office Suite skills and overall digital literacy.  

• Audit and Reporting Expertise: Demonstrated experience in managing reporting processes and coordinating audit activities, with the ability to interact effectively with auditors and regulatory authorities.  

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

This position is not currently open to recruiting agency submissions.