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ZHANNA NOVAK
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Professional Summary
Accountant with over 20 years of professional experience in Ukraine and nearly 1 year of
U.S. accounting practice. Relocated to the United States 3 years ago under the Uniting for
Ukraine program and successfully adapted to the U.S. environment. Completed courses in
English language and QuickBooks to strengthen professional skills. Proven expertise in
financial reporting, tax compliance, and full-cycle accounting for both LLCs and private
entrepreneurs. Reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to continue growing in the U.S.
accounting field.

Key Skills
●​ Financial & Tax Reporting (GAAP, IFRS basics)​

●​ Payroll & HR Documentation​

●​ VAT & Tax Compliance​

●​ QuickBooks, BAS, 1C, M.E.Doc​

●​ Audit Preparation & Inspections​

●​ Budgeting & Expense Analysis​

●​ Advanced Excel, MS Office Suite​

Professional Experience
Accounting Assistant​
Alpine Aviation Group, Remote, USA | Dec 2024 – Present

●​ Processed supplier invoices in QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and compliance.​

●​ Issued and tracked client invoices, maintaining on-time payment cycles.​

●​ Assisted with cost calculation and preparation of financial data for management.​
Coordinated with procurement to align orders, payments, and reporting.​

Chief Accountant​
Private Entrepreneur Zhanna Novak, Odesa, Ukraine | Sep 2019 – Present
 ●​ Provided full-cycle accounting and tax reporting for multiple companies.​

●​ Managed VAT refunds, leasing operations, and international transactions.​

●​ Streamlined reporting processes, reducing preparation time significantly.​

●​ Supported tax inspections and implemented risk management practices.​

Accountant​
London School of English LLC, Odesa | Dec 2017 – Aug 2019

●​ Managed accounting for 5 sole proprietors and LLC.​

●​ Handled payroll, including for foreign employees.​

●​ Prepared tax reports and financial statements.​

Chief Accountant​
SG Logistics LLC, Odesa | Jun 2009 – Present

●​ Oversaw complete accounting cycle for an international logistics company.​

●​ Supervised tax compliance, audits, and financial reporting.​

●​ Reduced reporting errors and optimized cost allocation.​

Earlier Roles (2004–2008)

●​ Deputy Chief Accountant – Forward LLC​

●​ Sole Accountant – Efa PE, Victoria-K PE, Scientific-Technical Center​

●​ Accountant – Makler-Expo Publishing​

Education
●​ National Polytechnic University, Odesa — Economics & Entrepreneurship (Master’s,
2006)​

●​ College of Informatics & Law, Odesa — Economics, Accounting & Audit (2001)​

●​ English Language & QuickBooks Training, Springfield, MO (2023–2024)​

Languages
●​ English – Intermediate​

●​ Ukrainian – Native​

●​ Russian – Fluent