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Anahit Chobanyan

San Diego

Summary

Experienced and detail-oriented accounting and finance professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, bank reconciliations, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated expertise in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IAS/IFRS, managing accounts payable/receivable, processing payroll, and performing cost center analysis. Adept in journal entries, year-end adjustments, accruals, and audit support. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a consistent track record of improving financial processes and maintaining accurate and timely records. Known for high integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to organizational goals. Experienced in both public and private sectors, including nonprofit and government agencies. Seeking an accounting position in a dynamic organization where I can contribute to financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic planning while continuing to grow professionally.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Plan Review Processor

Aldridge Pite LLP
09.2017 - 05.2025
  • Plan Review Processor works in collaboration with clients to achieve operational and legal excellence and foster innovation and efficiencies. Being efficient and productive.
  • Recognizes the need for improvement of work processes.
  • Update clients system with legal information in LPS, Vendorscape and Tempo. Complete daily tracking and intercom communication.
  • Upload and provide all necessary bankruptcy information and documents.
  • Encourages self and others to continually recommend creative changes and improvements.
  • Anticipates and effectively overcomes resistance to change.
  • Takes action and makes sound and timely decisions. Measures performance in terms of goal achievement.
  • Maintains efficiency by meeting and surpassing quality, client satisfaction, and productivity goals on a continuous basis.
  • Completes projects within defined terms, such as timeframe and budget.
  • Participates and provides daily, weekly, and monthly scorecard information.
  • Supported team members in their tasks, contributing to overall team success.
  • Increased productivity by effectively managing workload and prioritizing tasks.

Treasurer and Accountant

Lady Society NPO
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Performed bookkeeping
  • Responsible for purchase and sale transactions
  • Handled receipts and payments by persons and organizations
  • Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
  • Oversaw the successful completion of external audits without any major findings or issues raised by auditors.
  • Implemented strategies to improve organizational financial performance.

Chief Customs and Tax Specialist - Division of Revenue Recovery

State Revenue Committee of the Government of Armenia
01.1995 - 01.2012
  • Performed bank account reconciliations and general ledger entries
  • Reconciled general ledger accounts
  • Prepared journal entries for the general ledger, AR, AP & Payroll
  • Prepare and distributes individual cost centers’ variance reports.
  • Prepared monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with IAS/ IFRS
  • Established and maintain budgets and forecasts
  • Compiled and analyzes financial information
  • Prepared accrual book and year end adjustment entries
  • Prepared additional reconciliations and reports upon request
  • Maintained thorough and current understanding of applicable tax laws.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and coordination on tax-related matters.

High School Teacher

Quant Academy, Yerevan, Armenia
01.1994 - 01.1995
  • Taught Math and Information Technology to high school students
  • Developed and implemented math curriculum in accordance with school district guidelines
  • Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.

Education

Master of Science in Finance (MSF) -

Yerevan State University
01.2008

Master of Education (M.Ed) - Information Technology

Armenian State Pedagogical University
01.1994

Skills

  • Strong organization skills and attention to detail
  • Highly experienced in reviewing and verifying accuracy of data
  • Trustworthy individual with strong ethics and integrity
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Proficient in QuickBooks, Excel, and MS Word and familiar with MS Access and data manipulations
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Data entry experience
  • Paperwork management
  • Document review
  • Critical thinking
  • Multitasking and organizing

Languages

English
Professional Working
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Plan Review Processor

Aldridge Pite LLP
09.2017 - 05.2025

Treasurer and Accountant

Lady Society NPO
01.2016 - 01.2017

Chief Customs and Tax Specialist - Division of Revenue Recovery

State Revenue Committee of the Government of Armenia
01.1995 - 01.2012

High School Teacher

Quant Academy, Yerevan, Armenia
01.1994 - 01.1995

Master of Education (M.Ed) - Information Technology

Armenian State Pedagogical University

Master of Science in Finance (MSF) -

Yerevan State University