Sanam Hanifi
Sterling, Virginia
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Detail-oriented Accountant with 10+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, financial reporting, and audit support. Experienced in month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, tax compliance, and resolving billing discrepancies. Proficient in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, with a strong commitment to accuracy, internal controls, and continuous process improvement.
CORE SKILLS
General Ledger • Financial Reporting • Bank Reconciliation • Payroll Processing
Accounts Payable & Receivable • Tax Compliance • Audit Support • Financial Analysis
QuickBooks • Microsoft Excel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accountant
Granite and Marble Express – Virginia, USA
Dec 2021 – Present
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare monthly journal entries.
Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.
Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely completion of accounting activities.
Prepare monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
Reconcile revenue, billing, and customer account activity and investigate discrepancies.
Process payroll, benefits administration, and payroll tax filings.
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
Assist with federal and state tax compliance and reporting requirements.
Collaborate with operations and management teams to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and enhance financial reporting accuracy.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Granite and Marble Express – Virginia, USA
Oct 2018 – Dec 2021
Generate and track customer invoices and payments
Managed project billing processes, including AIA billing, progress invoicing, and lien waiver administration.
Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts
Reconcile accounts receivable with general ledger
Resolve billing discrepancies and customer inquiries
Accounts Payable Specialist
Granite and Marble Express – Virginia, USA
Sep 2016 – Oct 2018
Process and verify vendor invoices
Schedule and authorize vendor payments
Reconcile vendor statements and credit card expenses
Assist with month-end close and petty cash management
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
Accounting Coursework
Industrial Management Institute Nova College
TECHNICAL SKILLS
QuickBooks • Microsoft Excel • Word • PowerPoint • Outlook