Amir Shah
Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Accounts receivable professional with history of effectively managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate invoicing and timely collections. Known for collaborating seamlessly with team members and adapting to changing priorities to achieve optimal results. Valued for exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain positive client relationships. Professional accounts receivable specialist prepared for this role with strong focus on delivering results. Adept at managing invoicing, payment processing, and reconciliation while ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Valued for reliability, analytical thinking, and excellent communication skills. Experienced with complex accounts receivable operations, ensuring accurate billing and efficient collections. Utilizes advanced reconciliation techniques and effective communication to resolve discrepancies. Knowledge of financial reporting and regulatory compliance, ensuring precise financial documentation and adherence to industry standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
VideoAmp Inc
Los Angeles, California
05.2023 - Current
- Manage the Accounts Receivable email mailbox to provide customer service
- Pulled aging report weekly and would follow up on accounts that are delinquent
- Locate and notified customers of delinquent accounts by email, telephone or personal visits to solicit payment
- Prepare and process daily credit card lockbox and ACH transactions
- Following strict guidelines and provided customers 100% quality customer service
- Answered customer questions regarding problems with their accounts
- Recorded information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts
- Analyzed overdue payments and reviewed terms of sales, service or credit contracts
- Conducted credit checks on all customer, established and managed limits
- Sent 100 invoices a week to clients and manage the billing process
- Prepare reports on collection efforts and account statuses for management
- Great communication with clients to help collect debt or resolve any discrepancies
- Assisted with month end close and reconciliation of the sub-ledger
- Approve sales order for appropriate revenue recognition
- Create and maintain customer profiles
- Collaborated with sales team to resolve complex billing issues, ensuring client satisfaction and prompt payment.
- Evaluated existing debt collection strategies, identifying areas of improvement to achieve higher success rates in recovering outstanding funds.
- Improved cash flow by managing and processing accounts receivable transactions timely and accurately.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures regarding credit management practices, contributing to a stable financial environment.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices for managing accounts receivable processes effectively, enhancing overall team performance.
- Reconciled discrepancies between invoices and customer payments efficiently, resolving any disputes promptly.
- Developed strong relationships with key contacts at major customers, fostering trust and leading to improved payments timeliness.
- Maintained up-to-date client records to facilitate accurate invoicing and payment tracking.
- Liaised with external auditors during annual reviews by providing necessary documentation related to accounts receivable activities.
- Managed high-volume accounts to ensure timely collections and minimize outstanding balances.
- Reduced uncollected revenue through diligent follow-ups with clients on overdue invoices.
- Coordinated efforts across departments such as Finance and Sales teams to address potential issues affecting account reconciliation and collection.
- Implemented process improvements for more efficient invoice tracking and payment collection.
- Automated certain repetitive tasks within the AR process which led to increased efficiency in handling account maintenance work.
Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
Katz Media Group Inc
New York, New York
10.2018 - 03.2023
- Responsible for bank reconciliations
- Pulled aging report weekly and would follow up on accounts that are 60 days past due
- Locate and notified customers of delinquent accounts by email, telephone or personal visits to solicit payment
- Created and sent invoices to clients
- Responsible for over 200 delinquent media accounts
- Following strict guidelines and provided customers 100% quality customer service
- Answered customer questions regarding problems with their accounts
- Recorded information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts
- Analyzed overdue payments and reviewed terms of sales, service or credit contracts
- Conducted credit checks on all customer, established and managed limits
- Sent 100 invoices to clients and manage the billing process
- Managed a team of four to help with billing and collections
- Collaborated with sales team to resolve complex billing issues, ensuring client satisfaction and prompt payment.
- Evaluated existing debt collection strategies, identifying areas of improvement to achieve higher success rates in recovering outstanding funds.
- Improved cash flow by managing and processing accounts receivable transactions timely and accurately.
- Reconciled discrepancies between invoices and customer payments efficiently, resolving any disputes promptly.
- Trained junior staff members on best practices for managing accounts receivable processes effectively, enhancing overall team performance.
- Maintained up-to-date client records to facilitate accurate invoicing and payment tracking.
- Managed high-volume accounts to ensure timely collections and minimize outstanding balances.
- Reduced uncollected revenue through diligent follow-ups with clients on overdue invoices.
- Implemented process improvements for more efficient invoice tracking and payment collection.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
QATAR AIRWAYS
New York, New York
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Responsible for bank reconciliations
- Processed chargebacks and refunds
- Created and sent invoices to clients
- Posted journal entries to the general ledger and performed cash applications
- Managed cash applications; ensured all cash receipts were applied properly
- Coordinated all reconciliation and troubleshoot any issues that occurred
- Communicated with outside vendors for all changes and updates
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue payments.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
- Supported month-end closing activities by reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and analyzing trends in account performance.
- Enhanced cash flow by ensuring timely invoicing, payment application, and account reconciliation.
- Increased efficiency of the collections process by implementing new strategies and procedures for tracking delinquent accounts.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing prompt, courteous service when addressing billing concerns or inquiries.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Ensured the accuracy of customer records in internal systems by updating contact information, payment terms, and other relevant data as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
City University of New York, York College
Queens, NY12.2015
Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel (Formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs), Access and PowerPoint, TaxWise, QuickBooks, Oracle, Billing, Collections, Netsuite, Salesforce, 10 years of AR experience, 3 years of AR Management
Bank reconciliation
Accounts receivable management
Invoice processing
Cash application
Collection strategies
Timeline
Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
VideoAmp Inc
05.2023 - Current
Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
Katz Media Group Inc
10.2018 - 03.2023
Accounts Receivable Specialist
QATAR AIRWAYS
06.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
City University of New York, York College