Anna Nearing
Bowmanville,ON
Summary
Knowledgeable about preparing invoices, processing payments and pursuing past-due balances. Well-versed in accurately coding different types of bills for clear recordkeeping and tracking. Team-oriented, dependable and performance-driven.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Team Lead
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP
09.2021 - Current
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
- Helped prepare billing statements and invoices for customer purchases and recorded transaction date, price and fees to support accuracy.
- Processed bill reminders and consulted with third-party collection agency to resolve past-due customer accounts.
- Allocate workload, train, set goals, prepare and deliver performance reviews of current AR staff.
- Handle any Accounts Receivable related issues that are escalated to the Finance Manager
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Maintained payable shared email inbox and digitized invoices for processing.
Law Clerk
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported legal assistants with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Aided accounting staff in helping process trust cheques
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintained firms high volume of mail and ensured that all legal documents were sent out in a timely manner including Plaintiffs Claims, Statement of Claims, Demand letters, Non-Engagement Letters.
- Helped file all necessary documents for lawyers such as Affidavits of Service, Retainers, and KAP invoices.
- Reviewed retainers and ran conflict checks for all clients
- Used ProLaw to maintain and update files and databases, including personnel records and pleadings
Paralegal Intern
Law Offices Of Preevanda K. Sapru & Leigh Salsberg
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Aided all Lawyers by researching records and documents for case details.
- Updated and maintained internal Client Management Software systems and databases on daily bases to ensure that all communication records are available and organized
- Facilitated communication in client pre-trial meetings to enhance courtroom strategies.
- Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
- Answered all client calls and emails, using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information.
- Prepared written correspondence for attorneys.
Office Coordinator
Parkin Architects
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Oversaw accurate and efficient database management and digital file storage to support operational and recordkeeping requirements.
- Reported on daily office activities to help managers stay on top of dynamic conditions and make proactive decisions.
- Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
- Organized team workload and prioritized tasks to streamline office functions in deadline-driven environment.
- Interacted with customers professionally by phone, email or in-person to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
- Worked collaboratively with office staff to maintain smooth operations and team readiness for unexpected demands.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members.
- Organized international and domestic travel arrangements for up to staff members, including all transportation and hotel stays.
Customer Service Representative
Software Secured
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat customers and improved sales.
- Exceeded company objectives by cooperating with employees to implement new ideas and practices.
- Conducted daily follow-up calls to answer client's questions and manage sales process.
- Memorized company products and services to answer customer questions quickly and capitalize on upsell opportunities.
Education
Certificate - Paralegal
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON08.2017
Certificate - Paralegal
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON03.2020
Skills
- ProLaw proficiency
- Proficient in MS Office
- Ability to handle large volumes of work
- Written and oral communication
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Accurate Payment Posting
- Litigation support
- Multitasking
- Exceptionally organized
- Adobe
- Customer and client relations
- 50 WPM typing speed
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Credit and Collections
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
Volunteer Experience
Court Support Worker
September 2014 – October 2016
Ottawa Court House, Ottawa, ON
· Collaborated with women in cell block to explain beneficial services
· Ensured the women had legal representation
· Assisted women to court as a support mechanism
· Entered statistical information for the Elizabeth Fry Society
· Contacted lawyers for women who had no legal representation
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Team Lead
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP
09.2021 - Current
Law Clerk
Samfiru Tumarkin LLP
07.2020 - 09.2021
Paralegal Intern
Law Offices Of Preevanda K. Sapru & Leigh Salsberg
01.2020 - 03.2020
Office Coordinator
Parkin Architects
01.2018 - 08.2018
Customer Service Representative
Software Secured
01.2017 - 09.2017
Certificate - Paralegal
Algonquin College
Certificate - Paralegal
Algonquin College