Navya Somavarapu

Accounts Receivable and Billing Specialist with 2+ years of experience managing end-to-end invoicing, collections, and cash application in high-volume environments. Proficient in customer billing and EDI platforms including Ariba, Coupa, OpenInvoice, and SPS Commerce, with strong expertise in ERP and CRM systems and advanced Excel reporting. Skilled in reconciling accounts, resolving billing discrepancies, and managing shared inbox communications while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Detail-oriented and process-driven, with a proven ability to work independently and maintain accuracy in fast-paced finance environments.

Accounts Receivable / Billing Specialist at John Brooks Company Limited (2026-02 – Present)

Manage end-to-end billing cycle, including invoice validation and submission through customer portals such as Ariba, Coupa, OpenInvoice, and SPS Commerce.

• Manage end-to-end billing cycle, including invoice validation and submission through customer portals such as Ariba, Coupa, OpenInvoice, and SPS Commerce
• Monitor invoice status (approved/rejected) across portals and proactively resolve discrepancies to ensure timely processing and payment
• Perform daily cash application, including posting EFT, cheque, and credit card payments to customer accounts
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate variances to maintain accurate account balances
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding receivables to support collections and improve cash flow
• Manage high-volume online invoicing and A/R shared inbox, responding to internal and customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Identify and resolve billing discrepancies, including pricing, quantity, and portal submission errors, to ensure accurate invoicing and minimize payment delays
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and operations teams to resolve billing disputes and ensure smooth invoicing processes
• Track and report invoice activity using ERP systems and excel to support accurate financial reporting
• Maintain detailed records of portal-submitted invoices and ensure compliance with customer-specific billing requirements
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific billing requirements across multiple invoicing platforms
• Assist in A/R reporting and analysis to support month-end close and financial decision-making

Accounts Receivable Clerk at OIC Foods Canada (2025-01 – 2026-01)

Managed full-cycle accounts receivable including invoicing, payment posting, and updating customer account information.

• Managed full-cycle accounts receivable including invoicing, payment posting, and updating customer account information
• Prepared and sent accurate customer invoices in line with billing policies and contract terms
• Recorded customer payments (cheques, wire transfers, credit cards) and applied them to the correct invoices
• Created and maintained detailed customer profiles in the CRM and accounting system to support accurate AR processing
• Reconciled AR subledger with the general ledger during month-end close, investigating discrepancies to ensure accuracy
• Assisted the Accounting Manager in reviewing revenue and cost accounts as part of the monthly financial close
• Generated monthly billing statements and shared them with customers to support timely collections
• Researched and resolved payment discrepancies, short-pays, billing disputes, and overdue balances
• Monitored customer aging, followed up on overdue accounts, and coordinated with the collections team to reduce outstanding AR
• Utilized CRM tools to track customer communication, update account components, and maintain audit-ready documentation

Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk at Neominds Technologies (2024-01 – 2024-11)

Preparing, posting, verifying, and recording customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.

• Preparing, posting, verifying, and recording customer payments (cheques, wire transfers, credit card, etc.) and transactions related to accounts receivable
• Creating invoices according to company's policies & contractual terms and sending them to client on schedule
• Maintaining and updating customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attention
• Drafting correspondence for standard over-due accounts and collections, identifies delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacts delinquent account holders to request payment
• Creating reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested
• Researching customer discrepancies and past-due amounts with the assistance of the Collections Manager and other staff
• Collaborating with the Collections Manager to reconcile accounts receivable on a periodic basis
• Creating purchase orders with the help of inventory reports and manufacturing requirements
• Prepared vendor aging reports, generated payment cheques, posted utility bills, created vendor profiles, and collaborated with the AP team to ensure accurate and timely vendor settlements
• Assisted in monthly financial close by generating billing statements from the general ledger and supporting the Accounting Manager in reconciling revenue and cost accounts
• Experienced in handling CRM systems, including managing customer profiles, tracking communications, and updating account components to support smooth AR operations

Data Researcher II – Fixed Income at ICE Data Services Pvt Ltd (2020-06 – 2022-03)

Built and refined Fixed Income Terms & Conditions datasets to improve coverage and accuracy.

• Built and refined Fixed Income Terms & Conditions datasets to improve coverage and accuracy
• Analyzed financial and legal documents for Bonds, Notes, Commercial Papers, Certificates of Deposit, and Preference Shares
• Extracted and validated filings from SEC, issuers, and vendors; resolved discrepancies to maintain data integrity
• Developed exception and critical-field reports that reduced errors and client escalations
• Created Excel templates and validation tools for consistent management reporting and handoffs
• Performed QA checks on peer and new-hire outputs; provided feedback that improved team-level quality and compliance
• Completed quality checks on 5,000+ securities; mentored new hires and documented SOPs to standardize onboarding

Process Associate – Intercontinental Exchange (Client) at Genpact India Pvt Ltd (2017-07 – 2019-07)

Supported ICE financial data operations; ensured accuracy of fixed-income security records in global systems.

• Supported ICE financial data operations; ensured accuracy of fixed-income security records in global systems
• Extracted and reconciled data from SEC and issuer filings; delivered validated datasets for downstream use
• Handled daily reconciliations and exceptions to keep reporting complete and on time
• Produced quality-control checks on large datasets; recommended fixes for recurring issues
• Tracked throughput against SLAs and maintained detailed handover notes to minimize processing errors
• Guided new associates and contributed to on-time delivery during peak workloads

Research Analyst Intern – Business Development at Value Labs LLP (2016-05 – 2016-07)

Conducted market and financial research; cleaned and normalized datasets to support planning.

• Conducted market and financial research; cleaned and normalized datasets to support planning
• Built accurate lead lists and account profiles; maintained organized trackers for follow-through
• Prepared concise presentations and summaries for internal stakeholders

MBA in Finance – Osmania University

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – Osmania University

CA-CPT in Accounting – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (2012)