SAMARA KHAN
Edinburg
Summary
Certified Bookkeeper and Advanced QuickBooks Online Certified professional with over 5 years of experience supporting educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and administrative and accounting operations. Skilled in full-charge bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, financial reporting, and financial statement analysis. Proficient in QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, Concur, and Google Sheets, with a proven ability to manage confidential records, track budgets, and ensure accurate financial data. Authorized to work in the U.S. and experienced in supporting state and federally funded programs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrator/Bookkeeper
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained detailed financial records and assisted in preparing academic reports in accordance with institutional and funding requirements.
- Managed office budgets, reviewed expenses, and performed reconciliations for internal reporting and compliance.
- Processed and verified purchase requisitions and financial documentation, ensuring adherence to procurement policies.
- Assisted in coordinating events and maintained compliance documentation for audits and funding oversight.
Administrative Grants Bookkeeper
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Tracked and reconciled departmental budgets, processed expense reports, and ensured compliance with university and federal funding guidelines.
- Maintained spreadsheets for purchasing, payroll, and travel expenditures, supporting financial reporting.
- Verified and processed purchase orders, invoices, and packing slips for payment preparation.
- Assisted in preparing state and federal grant applications and supporting financial documentation.
- Maintained organized records for audits, ensuring budgetary accuracy and policy compliance.
Administrative/Program Coordinator
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Albany
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Processed invoices, expense reports, and travel reimbursements using Concur in accordance with state compliance protocols.
- Verified purchase orders, resolved billing discrepancies, and maintained financial documentation for audit readiness.
- Scheduled meetings, maintained documentation libraries, and handled confidential budgetary information with discretion.
- Supported compliance efforts for externally funded programs, contributing to fiscal reviews and program audits.
Program Assistant
Russell Sage College
Troy
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Compiled and analyzed student and financial data for internal reporting and grant support.
- Reviewed and verified application documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Assisted in preparing program budgets and reports for academic support services serving underrepresented student populations.
Finance Intern- Credit department
Bank Asia Limited
Dhaka
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Entered, verified, and analyzed financial data, assisting in reconciliations and preparation of financial statements.
- Reviewed credit documentation and maintained accurate records for over 100 customer accounts.
- Participated in preparing monthly financial reports for management review and audit readiness.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Management
Sage College of Albany
Albany, NY05.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting & Finance
American Int. University of Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh12.2011
Skills
- QuickBooks Online
- Microsoft Excel
- Concur
- General Ledger
- Bank Reconciliation
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Google Docs
- Salesforce
- Dropbox
- OneDrive
- Google Drive
- Microsoft Outlook
- Calendly
- Doodle
- Zoom
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
Certification
- Bookkeeping Specialist, U.S. Career Institute, 05/21/25
- Intuit Bookkeeping Certification, 10/10/25, https://www.credly.com/badges/67251ab6-2c0a-45df-842a-6a7e79de8cdc/public_url
- QuickBooks Online Certification Level 1, 11/03/25, https://www.credly.com/badges/6365ba7a-c2f6-48f2-b9d4-637c1446658f/public_url
- QuickBooks Online Certification Level 2, 11/14/25, https://www.credly.com/badges/a3b09c9b-e7ff-4cc1-bc07-1ba09a4ff28b/public_url
- QuickBooks Online Payroll Certification, 12/04/25, https://www.credly.com/badges/29a10068-21fa-459e-96d8-b85275c278db/public_url
- Accounting Fundamentals I & II, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford, 07/01/23
- QuickBooks Online (Intro & Intermediate), University of Pittsburgh-Bradford, 07/01/23
Technical Skills
QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, Concur, General Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Salesforce, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Microsoft Outlook, Calendly, Doodle, Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams
Timeline
Administrator/Bookkeeper
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
05.2024 - 10.2024
Administrative Grants Bookkeeper
Carnegie Mellon University
05.2023 - 10.2023
Administrative/Program Coordinator
New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)
06.2017 - 05.2018
Program Assistant
Russell Sage College
05.2016 - 05.2017
Finance Intern- Credit department
Bank Asia Limited
08.2011 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Organizational Management
Sage College of Albany
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting & Finance
American Int. University of Bangladesh