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CHARULATHA RAJAMANI

Chandler

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven accounting professional with almost 6 years of experience, including 4.5 years as a Cash Application Specialist and a year and half as a Credit Application Specialist. Skilled in accounts payable and receivable processes, payment reconciliation, credit analysis, and financial operations support. Proven ability to manage high-volume transactions with accuracy, resolve discrepancies efficiently, and maintain strong internal controls. Experienced in evaluating credit risk, processing credit applications, and supporting collections and customer account management. Seeking to leverage expertise in a Senior Accountant or Accounts Payable/Receivable role to contribute to organizational financial success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Cash Application Specialist

Gulf Coast Bank
Scottsdale, AZ
10.2021 - Current
  • Processed and applied high-volume daily cash receipts (ACH, wire transfers, checks, credit cards) with a high level of accuracy, ensuring timely posting to customer accounts
  • Reconciled unapplied and misapplied payments by researching discrepancies, reducing outstanding balances and improving account accuracy
  • Collaborated with AR, billing, and collections teams to resolve payment issues and maintain accurate aging reports
    Reduced unapplied cash by identifying root causes and implementing process improvements
  • Maintained detailed and accurate financial records, supporting month-end close and audit requirements
  • Communicated with customers to obtain remittance details and resolve short payments or disputes
  • Assisted in streamlining cash application , improving efficiency and turnaround time
  • Ensured compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and documentation standards

Business/ Credit Process Associate

IQOR
Tempe, AZ, INDIA
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Reviewed and processed high-volume customer credit applications for telecom services, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial and personal data.
  • Analyzed creditworthiness using internal systems, credit bureau reports, and payment history to determine risk levels and approval decisions.
  • Approved, declined, or recommended modifications to applications based on company credit policies and risk guidelines.
  • Established and adjusted customer credit limits in alignment with risk assessments and business rules.
  • Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to resolve application discrepancies and support customer onboarding.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements and internal credit policies throughout the application process.
  • Monitored and updated customer accounts, ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping.
  • Assisted in reducing bad debt exposure by identifying high-risk applications and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Handled customer inquiries regarding credit decisions in a professional and timely manner.

Pls Note : There is a gap for 6 months from Jan 2020 till June 2020 with the same company due to visa renewal process.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL ANALYST

BANK BAZAAR.COM
CHENNAI, TAMILNADU
10.2016 - 01.2018
  • Handled day to day operations.
  • Maintain CRM and generating sales status report of products.
  • Driving banking partners to met the goals at the specified time Key Responsibilities.
  • Interacting with relevant stakeholders, mostly CS, KAM and Bank Partners based India responsible for day-to-day operations.
  • Responsible for the back - office operations for corporate clients and BB applications.
  • This includes planning, coordinating, monitoring and reporting of back-office transactions activities.
  • Responsible for data transactions reconciliation of operations data referred from Bank to the partners and approved account related.
  • Perform Data Management and make meaningful interpretation of the data through Analysis for conceptualization and implementation of data.
  • Responsible for the process updates to procedures in supporting corporate client back-office activities post launch.
  • Management reporting and answering queries for the owned accounts.
  • Performing all the above tasks with highest integrity in handling data, and subject to compliance and Information Security Norms prevalent in the geography where partner operations are based.
  • Met with stakeholders to establish favorable business relationships and support mutually beneficial interests.
  • Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
  • Evaluated trends to understand competitive environments and assess current strategies.
  • Identified process inefficiencies through gap analysis and outlined sensible solutions.

TUTOR

Self-employeed
INDIA
01.2011 - 12.2014

HANDLED HOME TUITIONS FOR KIDS AS A PART TIME

(2011-2014)

Education

MBA - Marketing & Finance

SASTRA University
India
2013

Bachelor of Computer Science - undefined

Bharathidasan University
India
2010

Skills

  • Cash Application Processing (ACH, Wire Transfers, Checks, Lockbox)
  • Accounts Receivable & Payment Posting
  • Customer Payment Reconciliation & Account Balancing
  • Remittance Processing & Research
  • Credit Application Review & Processing
  • Credit Risk Assessment & Analysis
  • Credit Limit Setup & Account Maintenance
  • Creditworthiness Evaluation & Decision Support
  • Discrepancy Resolution & Exception Handling
  • Collections Support & Customer Account Follow-Up
  • ERP Systems ( NetSuite, QuickBooks)
  • Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Data Analysis)
  • Bank Reconciliation & Cash Forecasting Support
  • Compliance with Credit Policies & Internal Controls
  • Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  • Attention to Detail & Accuracy
  • Time Management in High-Volume Environments
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (AR, Sales, Finance, Treasury)
  • Customer Service & Professional Communication

Timeline

Cash Application Specialist

Gulf Coast Bank
10.2021 - Current

Business/ Credit Process Associate

IQOR
08.2019 - 08.2021

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL ANALYST

BANK BAZAAR.COM
10.2016 - 01.2018

TUTOR

Self-employeed
01.2011 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Computer Science - undefined

Bharathidasan University

MBA - Marketing & Finance

SASTRA University

HOBBIES

LOVE TO COOK MULTI CUISINE DISHES

INTERESTED IN THEME BASED CANVAS PAINTING

LOVE TO EXPLORE PLACES

LOVE TO READ SHORT STORIES

CHARULATHA RAJAMANI