Handled all accounts payable work load, data entry, calling vendors, statementsWorked with all offices across Canada, Quebec, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver – head office Toronto■ Data entry of file numbers and GL codes.■ Daily upload for Teranet and Oncorp.■ Verifying AP documents (invoices, cheque requisitions, petty cash replenishment, etc.) to ensure approval by proper officers.■ Verifying AP documents to ensure they are added up correctly.■ Verifying if HST, GST, PST is applicable and charged correctly.■ Entering AP documents into 3E, by batch processing.■ Uploading large-volume vendor monthly invoices into Elite Enterprise 3E.■ Processing payments, including cheque runs and wire transfer payments.■ Obtaining appropriate signatures for large-amount cheques and recording payments in the cash management report.■ Placing stop payments and reissuing replacement cheques, daily deposits.■ Liaising with ordering departments/staff and vendors to resolve problems related to invoices, credit notes, and cheque requisitions.■ Investigating and resolving queries or issues raised by staff and vendors regarding outstanding invoices or payments.■ Reconciling and analyzing assigned GL accounts.■ Performing other duties as assigned (general office duties such as photocopying, filing, faxing, etc.).

■ Oversee all accounts payable transactions in the Toronto office using Aderant (CMS) including preparing and posting journal entries.■ Liaison with Montreal head office to restructure and implement new procedures consistent with the current pace of company growth.■ Processing accounts for payment including expenses, taxes and coding for 145 Partners and Associates.■ Responsible for training of legal assistants, law clerks and administrative staff on various accounts payable and trust account procedures. Assisting in the preparation of necessary forms and documenting practices.■ Simultaneously directed by various departments to ensure preparation of payment to vendors, process services, corporate credit cards, Minister of Finance payments, Receiver General fees and general filing fees pertaining to the legal profession.■ Responsible for verification of disbursement amounts and payment of disbursement charges, wiring funds, money orders, maintenance of daily petty cash and daily deposits.■ Accountable for the approval and preparation of all cheque requests for the firm including approval and registration of firm members to various conferences and seminars.■ Knowledge of all bank related procedures including managing accounts, reconciling cash receipts and responding to all cheque related inquiries.14+ years of experience as back up Trust Accounting Clerk■ Prepared Trust cheques and deposits.■ Obtained Partner signatures for all Trust cheques and delivered cheques daily to the bank.■ Processed incoming/outgoing wire payments.■ Processed LPIC payments when needed.■ Worked with the Bank of Montreal for all Trust issues.■ Dealt with all rush Trust issues in closings with the Real Estate Department.■ Processed specimen signatures for authorizations when dealing with banking.

■ Ensured brand standards were enforced at all times by all employees.■ Supervised employees on restaurant level to ensure quality of work, maintenance of payroll duties including vacation/sick days and overall coordination of workflow.■ Responsible for reinforcing ethical employee practices through frequent performance evaluations and ongoing training programs.■ Engaged in facilitating open dialogue regarding ongoing improvements of various procedures involving staff safety and improving employee incentives.■ Prepared incident reports detailing interaction between customers and staff members. Including dealing with day to day customer concerns.■ Employed strong administrative skills to prepare, document and file financial transactions and employee records.