Accounts Receivable Specialist

Sterlington, PLLC; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterlington PLLC, a full-service law firm, seeks a remote, full-time independent contractor to manage invoicing, time entries, and billing workflows. You will collaborate with partners and internal teams to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery of invoices, while supporting month-end processes and process improvements.

Ideal candidates bring 4–7 years in billing/AR, experience with ERP and AI-enabled billing tools, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, or finance operations.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted billing tools: comfortable using AI features in accounting or ERP platforms to flag anomalies, automate invoice matching, or surface overdue accounts faster.
• Open to AI-augmented workflows: willing to adopt AI tools that streamline repetitive tasks like data entry, payment follow-ups, or reconciliation, freeing up time for higher-value problem-solving.
• Experience automating finance systems.
• Strong attention to detail; you catch errors before they become problems.
• Comfortable working with different billing structures (hourly, fixed fee, retainers).
• Clear communicator, able to follow up, clarify, and resolve issues quickly.
• Organized and able to manage multiple invoices and deadlines at once.
• Experience with accounting or billing systems (ERP, legal billing tools, etc.).
• Solid Excel skills and confidence working with data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and issue invoices accurately and on time, including billable hours and client-specific billing arrangements.
• Work closely with partners and internal stakeholders to validate billing details before sending invoices.
• Track billing schedules and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Review time entries, expenses, and billing data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Resolve billing queries and disputes by coordinating with internal teams and communicating with clients.
• Maintain clean and organized billing records and documentation.
• Support month-end processes by ensuring billing data is complete and up to date.
• Identify recurring billing issues and suggest practical improvements to processes.
• Partner with collections and AR to ensure smooth handoff from invoicing to payment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Legal billing tools

AI-assisted billing tools

Job description

Location: 100 % remote Contract: Full-time, Independent Contractor Posting Jurisdictions: To support US Eastern Time working hours

Our Firm: Sterlington PLLC is a full-service law firm focusing on complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters. As a firm, we focus on the economics as well as the legal aspects of our matters. Among other strengths, Sterlington is the ultimate law firm for founders, senior executives, and UHNWIs as well as their related businesses. Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com/

Задачи:

• Prepare, review, and issue invoices accurately and on time, including billable hours and client-specific billing arrangements
• Work closely with partners and internal stakeholders to validate billing details before sending invoices
• Track billing schedules and ensure deadlines are consistently met
• Review time entries, expenses, and billing data to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Resolve billing queries and disputes by coordinating with internal teams and communicating with clients
• Maintain clean and organized billing records and documentation
• Support month-end processes by ensuring billing data is complete and up to date
• Identify recurring billing issues and suggest practical improvements to processes
• Partner with collections and AR to ensure smooth handoff from invoicing to payment

Требования:

• 4-7 years of experience in billing, accounts receivable, or finance operations
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted billing tools: comfortable using AI features in accounting or ERP platforms to flag anomalies, automate invoice matching, or surface overdue accounts faster
• Open to AI‑augmented workflows: willing to adopt AI tools that streamline repetitive tasks like data entry, payment follow‑ups, or reconciliation, freeing up time for higher‑value problem‑solving
• Experience automating finance systems
• Strong attention to detail; you catch errors before they become problems
• Comfortable working with different billing structures (hourly, fixed fee, retainers)
• Clear communicator, able to follow up, clarify, and resolve issues quickly
• Organized and able to manage multiple invoices and deadlines at once
• Experience with accounting or billing systems (ERP, legal billing tools, etc.)
• Solid Excel skills and confidence working with data

At Sterlington, we believe that world‑class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.