Maurine Walters
North York,ON
Summary
Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my Finance, Accounting and Administrative skills to contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Administrator
Specialty Life Insurance
05.2022 - 03.2024
- An experienced accomplished accounting professional with a track record of identifying opportunities for cost savings and implementing controls and methodologies that lead to profit improvement
- Known for excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
- Process A/P Vendor Invoices daily into Accounting system NetSuite Navision
- Post and process Agents Credit Card statement into ourf VirtGate sysment
- Prepare and upload EFT payment base on daily Commission reports
- Managed up to 1000 Commission statements per month
- Reconcile and closed AP Sub-Ledger monthly
- Reconcile monthly AP bank statements to ensure all payments, transfers & fees are posted regularly
- Reconcile Employee's Credit Card statements monthly
- Prepare weekly wire Payment EFT transfers for both vendors and staff
Accounts Payable Administrator
Ethoca Technologies Inc
09.2016 - 04.2022
- An accomplished accounting professional with a track record of identifying opportunities for cost savings and implementing controls and methodologies that lead to profit improvement
- Known for excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
- Handles daily A/P processes; manage vendor/supplier relations and oversee the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, credit memos and payment transactions
- Managed up to 100 invoices per month for our multi-site organization
- Assess and close A/P sub-ledger on a monthly basis, validating content and resolving all issues
- Instituted formal cross-checking of pack-lists and invoices, turning around problem of supplier overpayments and saving thousands of dollars each month
- Reconcile A/P Banks to ensure all payments, transfers & fees are posted regularly
- Obtain and reconcile Vendor Statement on a monthly basis and act as liaison between Ethoca and supplier
- Review regularly expense reports submitted through Expensify by employees once approved by their manager
- Upload all expenses into Netsuite modules for final payment through ADP Payroll
- Prepare weekly wire Payment EFT transfers for both vendors and staff
- Support special projects, including internal and external audit reports as assigned and administrative duties as requested
Accounts Payable/Expense Processor
Brookfield Global Relocation Services
10.2013 - 09.2016
- Received and processed expense claims & related disbursements while auditing expense claims for over 55 different clients each with exclusive relocation policies, and ensured all disbursements correspond accurately with unique client policies and procedures
- Reviewed expense claims for appropriate supporting documentation, determined propriety in accordance with Client policies and procedures, ensured appropriate authorization and accurate coding of each disbursement
- Trained and assisted 8 new team members one-on-one and in group settings with effective communication and patience in teaching
- Handled internal customer inquiries, regarding status of disbursements in an expedient and professional manner
- Actively collaborated with colleagues to teach and learn new client policies and policy updates, as well as assumed daily responsibilities for up to 3 absent colleagues at a time
- Handled and resolved payment disputes, complaints, and inquiries of all vendors and suppliers of the company
Accounts Payable Administrator
Honda Canada Inc.
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Processed all cheques requisitions, wire transfers, invoices, expenses and prepared reports from assigned region
- Reviewed all expense reports when received for proper authorization before processing and ensured proper documentation was submitted, including following up with employees for verification of receipts submitted not covered by company policy
- Prepared daily balancing report for manager’s approval
- Coordinated and made payments and/or deposits at the financial institution as needed
- Responded to questions regarding the payable accounts while providing internal customer support
- Prepared month end journal entries
- Scheduled and maintained monthly prepaid payments
Accounts Payable Clerk/Grant Administrator
St Michael’s Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Prepared and processed checks of accounts payable, wire transfers and ACH payments
- Reconciled vendor payments and pass correcting entries for any discovered discrepancies
- Attest vendor invoices in accordance to invoice payment procedure
- Responded to vendor inquiries and worked with various internal departments in a timely and professional manner while maintaining effective relationships with external stakeholders, including sponsors and funding agencies
- Maintained an accurate database of all research funding received
- Prepared month end journal entries and accounts adjustments
- Reviewed all approved expenditures to ensure eligibility, proper authorization and fund availability
Education
Certified General Accountant - level 4
Seneca York Campus
01.2010
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Seneca College
01.2006
Diploma - Business Studies Administration
Seneca College
01.2004
Associate Degree - Business Accounting
York University
01.1996
Bookkeeping Certificate -
Eastern Business College
01.1990
Skills
- Month-end closing
- Accounts payable management
- General ledger maintenance
- ERP systems proficiency
Professional Highlights
- Extensive accounting knowledge of GL Operations, AR, AP, P&L and Trial Balance.
- Effective decision making, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Motivated, efficient, accurate, team player and detail oriented.
- Vendor payments on a regular basis, in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Acknowledged for capacity to meet deadlines, 'get the numbers right,' resolve persistent problems, and conceive cost and efficiency improvements for the financial well-being of the business.
- Highly proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Very familiar with various accounting software such as QuickBooks, People Soft, MS Dynamics (Great Plains), Meditech, Lotus Notes, NetSuite and Smart Stream.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Administrator
Specialty Life Insurance
05.2022 - 03.2024
Accounts Payable Administrator
Ethoca Technologies Inc
09.2016 - 04.2022
Accounts Payable/Expense Processor
Brookfield Global Relocation Services
10.2013 - 09.2016
Accounts Payable Administrator
Honda Canada Inc.
06.2012 - 10.2013
Accounts Payable Clerk/Grant Administrator
St Michael’s Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2012
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Seneca College
Diploma - Business Studies Administration
Seneca College
Associate Degree - Business Accounting
York University
Bookkeeping Certificate -
Eastern Business College
Certified General Accountant - level 4
Seneca York Campus
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