Annie Jaffer
North York,ON
Summary
Results-driven Accounts Payable Specialist with 20 years of experience in managing diverse accounts, demonstrating a commitment to accuracy and efficiency. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring strict adherence to deadlines and financial controls. Proven track record of resolving discrepancies with professionalism while maintaining confidentiality and discretion. A dedicated team player with strong leadership qualities, consistently contributing to team success and organizational goals through resourcefulness and a positive attitude.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Churchill Cellars Ltd.
01.2004 - 08.2025
- Manage approvals, coding and entry of accounts payable activities in timely manner per company policies & procedures
- Prepare payments - print cheques and initiate electronic payments (ACH, EFT, Bill Payments)
- Cheque signing authority
- Process expense reports and verify accuracy of expense reports including matching receipts and compliance with expense policies
- Verify and process corporate credit card transactions including matching receipts to statement
- Initiate online credit card payments
- Post all entries to sub-ledger and general ledger
- Research and resolve internal and external inquiries concerning account status
- Analyze transactions and reconcile A/P and general ledger accounts, prepare month end accruals as needed
- Carry out A/P integrity procedures including vendor reconciliations
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations including prepare journal entries; reconcile petty cash
- Support preparation and compliance with HST filing
- Monitor A/P aging and keep accounts current; maintain A/P vendor database
- Fiscal year-end backup and archive vendor files, and set up files for new year
- Provide support and backup for all functions within Accounting Department, including preparation for fiscal year end adjusting entries and schedules for external accountants
- Liaise with staff, vendors and stakeholders
Education
Financial Accounting, Corporate Tax Return, Auditing, Managerial Accounting, Basics of Foreign Trade, Export Documentation, NAFTA
Seneca College And George Brown College
Payroll Manager Certification -
Canadian Payroll Association
Accounting Diploma w/ honours -
Seneca College
Commerce & Economics
University of Toronto
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical skills in account analysis
- Solid grasp of accounting principles
- Proficient in Sage 300 ERP, Quick Books, MS Office Suite and ADP Pay@Work, TeamPay
- Effective communication with business leaders
- Transaction management
- General ledger maintenance
- Entry verification
- Financial account analysis
- Data inputting
- Transaction verification
- Month-end reconciliation
- Account resolution
- Account reconciliation
- Report preparation
- Vendor engagement
- Payment scheduling
- Invoice processing
- Operational efficiency enhancement
- Data entry accuracy
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Churchill Cellars Ltd.
01.2004 - 08.2025
Financial Accounting, Corporate Tax Return, Auditing, Managerial Accounting, Basics of Foreign Trade, Export Documentation, NAFTA
Seneca College And George Brown College
Payroll Manager Certification -
Canadian Payroll Association
Accounting Diploma w/ honours -
Seneca College
Commerce & Economics
University of Toronto