Monique Carter
Ajax,ON
Summary
High performing professional with over 10 years of experience delivering high impact work within the finance department. Skilled in developing strong internal and external relationships to facilitate the collaborative achievement of organizational goals. Confident in ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. And leverage skills in organizational, strong analytical and interpersonal and an attention to detail to enable team success. Committed to lifelong learning and going the extra mile to facilitate continuous improvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Geranium
Markham, Canada
07.2024 - Current
- Lead financial operations within the accounts payable function, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Work closely with construction and land development teams (Project Managers and Project Coordinators) to resolve invoice discrepancies and expedite processing
- Supervise the financial approval process, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and policies
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee timely payments, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Toronto, Canada
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed financial transactions, overseeing intercompany payments, client billing, and reconciliation
- Collaborated with finance and procurement teams to optimize payment terms and vendor relationships
- Led process improvements, reducing payment processing times by 15% and increasing operational efficiency
- Supervised a team of three financial associates, providing training and mentorship to enhance productivity
- Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
- Acted as subject matter expert for accounts payable matters in company.
- Researched and resolved vendor inquiries in a timely manner.
- Monitored past due accounts and pursued collections on outstanding invoices.
- Investigated past due invoices and delinquent accounts to generate revenues and reduce number of unpaid and outstanding accounts.
- Performed additional duties as assigned by management team.
- Collected, posted and managed patient account payments.
Finance Customer Support Analyst
Point Click Care
Mississauga, Canada
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided financial support for accounts receivable operations, ensuring customer invoice accuracy and compliance
- Assisted in financial reporting, reconciliations, and implementing process enhancements to optimize efficiency
- Trained and supervised junior team members in financial procedures and systems usage
Accounts Payable Lead
October’s Very Own
Toronto, Canada
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Managed the processing of high-volume invoices, reconciliations, and vendor relationships
- Spearheaded financial operations, ensuring timely collections and payments
- Led a team of three, overseeing performance, workload distribution, and efficiency improvements
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
- Verified, classified, computed, posted and recorded accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Supported senior leadership by producing month-end closing reports and advising on remittance for quick resolution.
Cash Application & Project Management Specialist
Marketwired - Sysomos
Toronto, Canada
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Led financial projects, including the implementation of automated reconciliation systems, improving efficiency
- Managed intercompany transfers, cash applications, and bank reconciliations, ensuring financial accuracy
- Worked cross-functionally with finance, credit, and collections teams to streamline reporting and optimize cash flow
- Supervised financial assistants, providing leadership and guidance in process optimization
- Maintained accurate records of all tasks completed during the course of a given project.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Drove continuous improvement of project delivery process by providing strong leadership.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities while managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Accounting Assistant
Unique Broadband Systems
Vaughan, Canada
05.2001 - 05.2005
- Oversaw all accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies and enhancing operational efficiency
- Directed the documentation matching process, including requisitions, purchase orders, and packing slips, to maintain accuracy and streamline workflows
- Managed the creation and entry of invoices and expense reports, supervising cheque runs and sale orders to ensure timely financial transactions
- Provided exceptional customer service to over 200 Canadian and US suppliers and customers, fostering strong relationships and facilitating effective communication through Great Plains Dynamics
- Developed and implemented corporate accounting processes, maintaining stringent financial controls over payments and cheque runs to enhance accountability and transparency
- Coordinated workflow and procedural enhancements between accounting and cross-functional departments, promoting collaboration and improving overall operational performance
- Led the maintenance of comprehensive accounting records for auditors, ensuring adherence to GAAP and facilitating successful audit processes
- Trained and mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of professional development and continuous improvement within the accounting team
Education
Business Management Diploma, Hon. - Business
Anderson College
Mississauga, ONMedical Billing and Administration Diploma, Hon. - Medical
Anderson College
North York, ONParalegal - Law
Centennial College
ProgressBusiness Accounting Diploma - Accounting
Centennial College
ProgressSkills
- Invoice processing
- Vendor management
- Financial reporting
- Expense reconciliation
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Customer service
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem solving
- SAP
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Geranium
07.2024 - Current
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Stikeman Elliott LLP
01.2023 - 10.2023
Finance Customer Support Analyst
Point Click Care
07.2022 - 10.2023
Accounts Payable Lead
October’s Very Own
02.2020 - 01.2023
Cash Application & Project Management Specialist
Marketwired - Sysomos
08.2012 - 05.2017
Accounting Assistant
Unique Broadband Systems
05.2001 - 05.2005
Business Management Diploma, Hon. - Business
Anderson College
Medical Billing and Administration Diploma, Hon. - Medical
Anderson College
Paralegal - Law
Centennial College
Business Accounting Diploma - Accounting
Centennial College
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