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Shannon Sutton

Lachine,QC

Summary

I am seeking a new opportunity in the finance and accounting sector. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. A vigilant Accounts Payable Clerk with 7 years of experience working with accounts payables, receivables & invoicing. Committed to on-time payments, maintaining detailed records and paying suppliers on time. I am a detail-oriented worker with proven resourcefulness and reliability.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant

Stikeman Elliot LLP
02.2021 - Current

· Create and modify documents through word processing, scanning and other methods

· Ensure the complete satisfaction of the internal clients, mainly translators and revisors

· Modify documents: changes to formatting, styles and indexing

· Participate in translation projects by pre-processing certain documents

· Ensure quality control of documents before delivery to the client

· Occasionally replace the other Linguistic Services Assistants with respect to coordination of all incoming client matters

Payroll & HR Specialist

SFM
05.2020 - 11.2020
  • Answering employee questions related to payroll, policies, procedures and assisting employees with their leaves (sick leave, maternity leave etc.)
  • Managing and responsible for entering, reviewing and processing payroll on a bi-weekly and semi-monthly basis (ADP)
  • Responsible for drafting and translating company announcements and memos (new hires, departures etc.) and updating job descriptions
  • Responsible for the Group insurance plan (group administrator) & associated invoices
  • Coordinating onboarding paperwork and first day of onboarding for all new hires (all levels)
  • Liaising with accounting on any GL discrepancies, issues or questions
  • Responsible for work accidents (entire process) and first point of contact with the CNESST
  • Updating employee manual and company policies as required in both French and English
  • Entering new hire information into ADP, recording terminations, issuing ROE’s and processing employee changes and updates

Director of administrative services / Office manager

blue HF Legal LLP
01.2013 - 05.2020
  • Managing and responsible for all company bank accounts including in trust accounts for clients (authorized signatory for cheques and wire transfers)
  • Responsible for managing account receivables, account payables, monthly bank reconciliations & executive team expenses
  • Responsible for approving client billing on a monthly basis (200-300 invoices per month), as well as supervising billing staff
  • Administrator role for the group insurance plan
  • Keeping track of office budgets and inventory on a monthly basis
  • Managing and supervising all department tasks and processes for administration, accounting and HR departments
  • Creating & preparing job descriptions as well as all documents related to onboarding
  • Liaising with recruitment agencies for active positions, organizing onboarding and training of new employees
  • Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients daily
  • Updating internal policies and processes to improve operational efficiency as required
  • Selecting and coordinating all office staff activities

Recruiter

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  • Reviewing and selecting candidates
  • Creating job descriptions for open positions
  • Conducting initial phone interviews
  • Scheduling interviews, maintaining calendars
  • Participating in the group selection interview process
  • Drafting employment letters
  • Completing background and reference checks
  • Debriefing with team to select chosen candidates

Administrative assistant

Bédard Ressources Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Greet and direct all visitors
  • Assist candidates with testing required
  • Write/create and translate job ads for all recruitment agents
  • Responsible for posting adds on various platforms (Jobboom, Workopolis, Emploi Quebec)
  • Contact potential/selected candidates to schedule interviews with recruiters

Education

Certificate in Human Resource Management -

McGill University
Montreal, QC
05.2020

Special Care Counselling -

LaSalle College
Montreal, QC
01.2013

Skills

  • Fully bilingual & strong organizational skills
  • Accounts payables, receivables and invoicing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Fully proficient with Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint
  • High level of integrity & confidentiality
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Excellent time management
  • Ability to work autonomously & in a team environment
  • Strong work ethic & attention to detail
  • Ability to adapt quickly

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Stikeman Elliot LLP
02.2021 - Current

Payroll & HR Specialist

SFM
05.2020 - 11.2020

Director of administrative services / Office manager

blue HF Legal LLP
01.2013 - 05.2020

Administrative assistant

Bédard Ressources Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2011

Recruiter

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Certificate in Human Resource Management -

McGill University

Special Care Counselling -

LaSalle College
Shannon Sutton