Melissa Nash

Dedicated and experienced Senior Compliance Specialist with expertise in US and Canada Corporate professional licensing and legal invoice processing. Skilled in areas ranging from Legal Compliance to Accounts Payable.

Licensing/Registration Program Lead for US and Canada - Environmental Resources Management, Inc. - Rolling Meadows, IL/Home

(2012-12 - 2026-08)

Served as a Compliance Senior Specialist for the Legal Department

• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook and Teams, and several database platforms.
• Developed and managed the regional database for the Corporate Professional Licenses (Engineering, Geology, Contractor) including all ERM Legal Entities in 50 US states and 10 Canadian Provinces
• Implemented changes to the professional responsible charge listed on each license which included communication with the business to determine an eligible, qualified employee.
• Ensured compliance with all State and Provincial regulatory frameworks
• Completed all renewals prior to expiration dates
• Applied for new, necessary licenses or cancellations based on ongoing business needs and any acquired businesses
• Responsible for processing all Legal invoices from Outside Counsel (worldwide) which included entering invoice details to a SharePoint site then once approved by the Managing Attorney, sending to Finance for payment
• Established relationships with worldwide Finance employees while communicating on a regular basis
• Tracked budgets for Legal invoicing Matters
• Determined the correct account charging information for each invoice to send to Finance
• Input legal invoices (US only) to Finance Software (GMS) for payment prior to the company outsourcing
• Tracked and in some cases helped to maintain the Officers of all US ERM companies

Accounting Associate - Environmental Resources Management, Inc. - Rolling Meadows, IL

(2006-07 - 2012-12)

• Responsible for receiving vendor invoices and ensuring payment in a timely manner
• Verified the accuracy and completeness of invoices and researched invoice discrepancies for all Midwest US locations
• Resolved payment issues and followed up on vendor inquiries to bring the company 100% up to date with all invoices
• Reconciled vendor statements each month while communicating with vendors on a timely basis
• Provided timely and detailed communication to the Business including Partners and Project Managers by preparing reports and supporting documentation.
• Transitioned manual paper invoicing to digital, scanning and organizing files into a secure database proceeded by relaying new processes to vendors
• Promoted to a newly created Licensing/Registration Program Lead for US and Canada after notifying management to the importance and legal obligations of tracking corporate licensing