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Avinash Kota

Dayton,Ohio

Summary

Detail-oriented and proactive Collections Analyst with 4 years of experience in collections, financial operations, and ERP systems. Skilled in handling national customer accounts, managing aging receivables, and implementing SOPs for collections workflows. Proficient in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts) and experienced in both phone and email-based collections. Strong background in financial data analysis with a Master's in Computer Science and hands-on experience in streamlining accounting processes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Collections Analyst

Genpex
01.2023 - Current
  • - Manage all collections functions for national customers across various industries.
  • - Conduct over-the-phone and email follow-ups to recover outstanding receivables.
  • - Create and maintain detailed aging reports to track overdue accounts.
  • - Design and implement SOPs within a new ERP system to streamline collection workflows.
  • - Collaborate with the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance to improve DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
  • - Utilize Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts) to create weekly and monthly collections dashboards.
  • - Identified and resolved payment discrepancies, contributing to a 20% reduction in delinquent accounts.
  • - Coordinate with internal departments and clients to resolve billing issues and disputes.

Financial Analyst

Aplis
05.2019 - 08.2021
  • - Created monthly and quarterly financial reports, helping stakeholders understand P&L trends.
  • - Supported FP&A processes, including revenue tracking and expense management.
  • - Improved data accuracy by implementing reconciliation checks and automating manual tasks.
  • - Conducted competitor and market analysis to support pricing strategy decisions.
  • - Designed financial KPIs to track profitability and operational efficiency.
  • - Worked closely with sales and marketing teams to develop ROI models for campaigns.
  • - Assisted in financial due diligence for potential vendor and partner evaluations.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Dayton
01.2022

Skills

  • - Excel: VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Charts, Conditional Formatting
  • - ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, custom ERP SOP development
  • - Communication: Phone & email collections, cross-functional coordination
  • - Reporting: Aging Reports, DSO Tracking, Reconciliation, Financial Modeling
  • Python proficiency
  • Data visualization and presentations

Certification

  • AWS Certified

Timeline

Collections Analyst

Genpex
01.2023 - Current

Financial Analyst

Aplis
05.2019 - 08.2021

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Dayton

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