Asif Norat
Manor,TX
Summary
Organized Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist bringing eight years of experience carrying out all accounts receivable functions in high-volume environments. Proficient in tracking payments, resolving billing issues, and preparing account statements. Recognized as a dedicated professional driven to meet team targets and enhance bottom-line performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Receivable Specialist
Snow Software, Inc.
11.2019 - Current
- Managed billing contracts, issued invoices, collected payments, and reconciled AR ledgers.
- Assisted sales and customer success teams with RFPs, invoice/contract reviews, and customer onboarding.
- Handled accounts across various regions including U.S, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, APAC, EMEA.
- Developed a collection process that reduced AR aging from 55% to 7% within a year.
- Managed global inter-company Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable transactions.
- Ensured the accuracy of sales tax and set up tax exemptions using Avalara software, and conducted monthly sub-ledger reconciliations.
- Built relationships on third-party portals like Ariba, Coupe, Taulia, Jagger, Oracle for timely invoice uploads.
- Maintained account accuracy through monthly check reconciliations.
- Managed problem-solving for upper management to ensure timely project completion.
- Implemented strategies for tracking delinquent accounts, enhancing the efficiency of the collections process.
- Generated monthly accounts receivable reports for management review.
- Supported month-end closing activities by reconciling accounts and analyzing account performance trends.
- Participated in cross-functional initiatives to improve financial operations.
- Enhanced cash flow by ensuring timely invoicing, payment application, and account reconciliation.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Developed and maintained positive client relationships to maximize collections
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Coordinated with Ernest & Young auditors for yearly revenue audits.
Accounting Manager/Auditor
ABM Onsite Services
07.2014 - 09.2019
- Created and maintained accurate and detailed financial reports for sales, revenue, forecast, and losses
- Closed all accounts on monthly and annual basis
- Supervised accounting team on day-to-day functions
- Audited various daily financial reports such as Credit Card Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, Daily Revenue, and Cashier Shift Reports
- Collaborated with corporate accounting team regarding financial reporting practices and policies
- Liaised for projects outside accounting office, including implementing new software for location.
Cashier/Supervisor
ABM Onsite Services
11.2011 - 07.2014
- Coordinated day-to-day activities and worked with management on operational issues
- Managed employee schedules, safety training, work orders, and workers compensation claims
- Prepared daily and monthly revenue reports
- Ensured customer satisfaction and assisted with customer issues
- Managed the facilities team to ensure smooth operations.
Night Auditor/Supervisor
Super Eight
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Ensured customer satisfaction
- Managed a team of 7 employees on all day-to-day activities such as scheduling and payroll
- Created daily revenue reports.
LAX-Private Security Officer
Aero Port Services
05.2011 - 01.2012
- Screened export goods in top cargo airlines (China Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Korean Airlines)
- Performed basic security duties such as I.D
- Check and plane-side security.
Supervisor
M.E. Memorial Community Center
04.2006 - 03.2010
- Managed all cash deposits and reporting through cash application
- Mediated employee-customer issues and ensured customer satisfaction
- Managed all issues and payroll between 20 employees
- Audited employees on daily, monthly, and yearly revenues
- Created all accounting reports using Tally Accounting software
- Managed all accounting aspects of the community center
- In charge of all building maintenance issues.
Education
Master's - Accounting & Auditing
South Gujarat University
Gujarat, India07.2005
Bachelor's - Accounting & Auditing
South Gujarat University
Gujarat, India04.2002
Skills
- Proficient in reviewing billing contracts and managing worldwide invoicing and credits
- Expert in handling intercompany transactions for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Expert in managing collections and reconciling customer ledgers
- Proficient in managing vendor relationships, maintaining third-party portals, and handling invoice uploads
- Proficient in preparing journal entries for month-end closing and as required
- Skilled in overseeing sales tax using Avalara software
Timeline
Account Receivable Specialist
Snow Software, Inc.
11.2019 - Current
Accounting Manager/Auditor
ABM Onsite Services
07.2014 - 09.2019
Cashier/Supervisor
ABM Onsite Services
11.2011 - 07.2014
LAX-Private Security Officer
Aero Port Services
05.2011 - 01.2012
Night Auditor/Supervisor
Super Eight
02.2011 - 02.2012
Supervisor
M.E. Memorial Community Center
04.2006 - 03.2010
Master's - Accounting & Auditing
South Gujarat University
Bachelor's - Accounting & Auditing
South Gujarat University