Raman Bawa
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Dedicated Accounts Receivable Specialist with several years' experience in financial services, collections and customer care management across diverse industries. Knowledgeable, analytical, and personable with excellent problem solving skills and strengths in areas of credit and collections. Proven to improve workflow efficiencies while maintaining high standards in customer service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Plains Midstream Canada
Calgary, AB
03.2024 - Current
- Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data.
- Researched past due accounts, initiating timely collection efforts to minimize losses.
- Generated monthly accounts receivable reports for management review and strategic planning.
- Conducted thorough analysis of financial statements to ensure compliance with reporting standards.
- Assisted with quarterly and year-end audit inquiries from external auditors. Maintained documentation for audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with auditors to identify discrepancies in financial reporting and resolve any errors found during audits.
Accounts Receivable Manager
Taymor Industries
Surrey, BC
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed daily accounts receivable processes and transactions.
- Implemented new procedures within the Accounts Receivable department to improve efficiency.
- Evaluated customer applications for credit limits in accordance with established guidelines.
- Assessed customer creditworthiness based on financial reports, payment histories and other sources of information.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries regarding billing issues or discrepancies.
- Trained junior staff on accounts receivable procedures and systems.
- Maintained positive relationships with clients to encourage timely payments.
- Prepared monthly reports on receivables for management review.
- Assisted in month-end closing process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
- Negotiated payment plans with past due customers while ensuring full compliance with company policies.
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Applewood Auto Group
Surrey, BC
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Supervised accounts receivable team to ensure timely invoice processing.
- Trained new staff on accounts receivable procedures and software tools.
- Managed customer payment inquiries and resolved billing discrepancies.
- Reviewed aging reports to identify overdue accounts for follow-up.
- Implemented process improvements for efficient payment collection workflows.
- Facilitated monthly meetings to discuss team performance and challenges.
- Performed various accounts receivable functions, handled cash receipts posting, updated cash flow reports and researched chargebacks and write-offs.
- Monitored online banking systems for electronic payments made by customers.
- Reviewed credit applications from customers before extending credit terms.
- Reconciled bank statements with internal financial records for accuracy.
Accounts Receivable Team Lead
Convoy Supply
Surrey, BC
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Led accounts receivable team in processing client invoices and payments.
- Reviewed account discrepancies and collaborated with teams to resolve issues.
- Coordinated cash receipts and processed payments efficiently.
- Trained junior staff on cash management techniques and software usage.
- Worked closely with Sales, Accounting, and Credit departments to resolve any issues or discrepancies.
- Administered daily banking activities such as check deposits, account reconciliations.
- Analyzed and reconciled accounts receivable records to ensure accuracy of invoicing and payments.
- Implemented effective strategies to reduce bad debt write-offs due to non-payment from customers.
Accounting Clerk
Van Gogh Designs
Surrey, BC
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Processed invoices and ensured accurate data entry in financial systems.
- Managed vendor and customer communications to resolve billing discrepancies effectively.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
Microcredential - Data Visualization With MS Power BI
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC04-2025
Associate of Arts - Accounting, Business And Psychology And Computer
Alexander College
Burnaby, BC04-2018
Skills
- Data visualization
- Financial analysis
- Power BI
- Audit preparation
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Plains Midstream Canada
03.2024 - Current
Accounts Receivable Manager
Taymor Industries
09.2022 - 04.2024
Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Applewood Auto Group
03.2020 - 09.2022
Accounts Receivable Team Lead
Convoy Supply
07.2019 - 02.2020
Accounting Clerk
Van Gogh Designs
08.2016 - 07.2019
Microcredential - Data Visualization With MS Power BI
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts - Accounting, Business And Psychology And Computer
Alexander College
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