Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist - remote

Position Title: Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist - remote 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: www.sterlingtonlaw.com. Responsibilities: Payroll • Preparation and reconciliation of monthly payroll summaries • Recording of payroll bills and journals • Processing of payroll payments • Involvement in improvements to and consolidation of current payroll processes (we currently use multiple payroll processing systems like XE, Gusto, Ramp, Payoneer) • Monthly creation and distribution of individual payment summaries to law partners • Preparation of origination partners’ monthly distribution calculations • Preparation of the origination partners’ annual true ups • Maintenance of accurate payroll records, including salary changes, bonuses, benefits, and employer tax deductions • Coordination and liaison with HR to ensure current and accurate employee data • Reconciliation of benefits deductions • Reconciliation of 401K deductions • Monitoring and resolution of payroll system exceptions and issues • Monitoring and resolution of federal and state payroll tax-related issues • Responsible for year-end payroll reporting, compliance and filings including W-2s, 1099s and K-1s. • Involvement in workers' compensation or other audits • Preparation of ad hoc / monthly management payroll/comp reports as needed. Payables • Review, verification, and processing of vendor invoices, reimbursements, and other disbursements • Tracking payment approvals, due dates, and ensuring timely releases • Maintenance and monitoring of vendor records and monitoring • Work with procurement manager to clarify and resolve any discrepancies • Reconciliation of AP aging reports and assistance with the monthly close processes • Recruiter fees calculations • Recording and reconciliation of credit card transactions incurred by law partners • Intercompany reconciliation for credit card transactions, payables, and expenses • Report preparation and tracking of monthly business development expenses per partner • Ensuring accuracy of the prepaid account balances, client reimbursables, and advances to team member accounts. Experience: • 5 years’ experience with Payroll/Accounts Payable • Must have experience with US payroll i.e W-2’s, 1099’s and K-1s • Experience with payroll systems • Experience of maintaining accurate payroll, tax and state registrations filings • Professional Services preferable Sterlington is a full-service law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Apply tot his job