RICHARD A. CIAMPA
Lake Forest, CA 92630
E-mail address: adqcja@r.postjobfree.com
SENIOR/STAFF ACCOUNTANT / ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Results oriented senior/staff accountant / accounting manager with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and over 28 years of diverse industry experience. Proven results in applying continuous process improvement, and outstanding problem-solving abilities.
Core Competencies Include:
Month End Close, Cash Management, Account Reconciliation, Financial/Budget Analysis, AP Input and Weekly Check run, Trend/Variance Analysis, Fixed Asset Accounting, G/L Reconciliation, Special Projects, Supervisory Responsibilities, Cash Handling/Counting, 10K-10Q Reporting, Sales & Usage Tax Reporting
Computer Competencies Include: Intermediate Knowledge
Calibar, Dynamics GP 2016,Solomon, Epicor, Great Plains, JD Edwards, Peachtree, Oracle, QuickBooks, FRX & Crystal & Access Reports, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Best Software (FAS), BNA (FAS)
EDUCATION
California State University at Fullerton, Fullerton CA
Bachelors in Business Administration – Concentration in Accounting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Charly USA, LLC, Irvine, CA.
Sep 2021 – Feb 2022
Finance Manager
Assist the Director of Finance with Budget, Financial reporting and Accounting Projects.
Responsibilities included: SAP Software, Excel, Word, Outlook E-mail.
General Ledger Account Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Journal Entries, Special Projects.
First Student, Mission Viejo, CA.
Nov 2019 – Aug 2021
Bus Driver Mini Bus
Vintage Group, Laguna Hills, CA.
Nov 2017 – Apr 2019
Staff Accountant
Assist the Director of Accounting in all aspects of the company’s accounting cycle.
Responsibilities included: Caliber Software, Excel, Word, Outlook E-mail.
General Ledger Account & Bank Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Journal Entries, A/R Inputs and Revenue Recognition, Special Projects.
First Team Real Estate, Irvine, CA.
Nov 2016 – May 2017
Staff Accountant
Assist the Controller and Accounting Manager in all aspects of the company’s accounting cycle.
Responsibilities included: Dynamics GP 2016 Software, Excel, Word, Google E-mail.
General Ledger Account & Bank Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Journal Entries, A/R Inputs and Revenue Recognition, Special Projects.
Essential Accounting Services, Inc., Lake Forest, CA.
Jan 2008 – Oct 2017
Bookkeeping & Accounting Services Co.
Owner/President
Assist the individual business owners with their bookkeeping & accounting needs.
Responsibilities included: QuickBooks Software, Excel, Word, Google E-mail.
General Ledger monthly procedures, Journal Entries, Account & Bank Reconciliation, Daily Cash flows/management, A/P Inputs and Weekly/Manual Check Run, Special Projects.
Digital Map Products, Santa Ana, CA.
April 2007 – February 2008
Computerized Mapping/Parcel Company
Accounting Manager
Assist the VP of Finance in all aspects of the company’s accounting cycle.
Responsibilities included: Great Plains Software
General Ledger monthly procedures, Journal Entries, Managerial Reporting, Account & Bank Reconciliation, PPD & Fixed Assets & Vacation Spreadsheet, Special Projects.
Lexington Technology, Irvine, CA.
May 2006 – August 2006
Computer Security Company
Controller
Assist the CEO in all aspects of the company’s accounting cycle.
Responsibilities included:
General Ledger monthly procedures, Journal Entries, Managerial Reporting, Account & Bank Reconciliation, PPD & Fixed Assets Spreadsheet, Payroll Processing, Special Projects.
Horiba International, Irvine, CA.
December 2005 - January 2006
Environmental Equipment Company
Accounting Manager
Assist the Controller in all aspects of the company's accounting cycle.
Responsibilities Included:
General Ledger monthly procedures, Journal Entries, Managerial Reporting, Account & Bank Reconciliation, PPD & Fixed Assets Spreadsheet, Special Projects.
Avail Medical Supplies, Santa Ana, CA.
August 2005 – December 2005
Medical Supplies Company
Accountant
Assist the VP of Finance in all aspects of the company’s accounting cycle.
Responsibilities included:
General Ledger monthly procedures, Journal Entries, Managerial Reporting, Account & Bank Reconciliation, PPD & Fixed Assets & Vacation Spreadsheet, Special Projects.
BrightNow Dental, Santa Ana, CA.
August 2004 – August 2005
Dental Management Company
Senior Staff Accountant
Assist the VP of Finance in all aspects of the company’s accounting cycle.
Responsibilities included:
General Ledger monthly procedures, Journal Entries, Managerial Reporting, Account & Bank Reconciliation, PPD & Fixed Assets & Vacation Spreadsheet, Special Projects.
CUSA, Anaheim, CA
October 2003 – January 2004
Bus/Travel Company
Accounting Manager
Assist the VP of Finance in all aspects of the company’s accounting cycle.
Responsibilities included:
General Ledger monthly procedures, Journal Entries, Managerial Reporting, Account & Bank Reconciliation, PPD & Fixed Assets & Vacation Spreadsheet, Special Projects.
AccentCare, Inc., Irvine, CA.
April 2002 – March 2003
Home Healthcare Company
Senior Staff Accountant
Assist the VP of Finance in all aspects of the company’s accounting cycle.
Responsibilities included:
General Ledger monthly procedures, Journal Entries, Managerial Reporting, Account & Bank Reconciliation, PPD & Fixed Assets & Vacation Spreadsheet, Special Projects.
DirectFit, Irvine, CA.
January 2000 – April 2002
IT Staffing Company
Senior Staff Accountant
Assist the VP of Finance in all aspects of the company’s accounting cycle.
Responsibilities included:
General Ledger monthly procedures, Journal Entries, Managerial Reporting, Account & Bank Reconciliation, PPD & Fixed Assets & Vacation Spreadsheet, Special Projects.
Various Contract Assignments
December 1998 – December 1999
Property Management Company
Sr and Staff Accounting Positions
Assist the Controller in all aspects of the company’s accounting cycle.
Responsibilities included:
General Ledger monthly procedures, Journal Entries, Managerial Reporting, Account & Bank Reconciliation, PPD & Fixed Assets & Vacation Spreadsheet, Special Projects.
Safeguard Health Enterprise, Aliso Viejo, CA.
April 1994 – November 1998
Dental Insurance Company
Staff Accountant
Assist the Controller in all aspects of the company’s accounting cycle.
Responsibilities included:
General Ledger monthly procedures, Journal Entries, Managerial Reporting, Account & Bank Reconciliation, PPD & Fixed Assets & Vacation Spreadsheet, Special Projects.
Keystone Lines, Orange, CA
February 1993 – December 1993
Transportation Company
Staff Accountant
Assist the Controller in all aspects of the company’s accounting cycle.
Responsibilities included:
General Ledger monthly procedures, Journal Entries, Managerial Reporting, Account & Bank Reconciliation, PPD & Fixed Assets & Vacation Spreadsheet, Special Projects.
Mayer Mgmt, Beverly Hills, CA.
December 1991 – August 1992
Property Management Company
Staff Accountant
Assist the Controller in all aspects of the company’s accounting cycle.
Responsibilities included:
Handle the accounting cycle for 13 properties – 10 Residential & 3 Commercial
General Ledger monthly procedures, Journal Entries, Managerial Reporting, Account & Bank Reconciliation, PPD & Fixed Assets & Vacation Spreadsheet, Special Projects.
HONORS
Student Body Treasurer of Saddleback College
Accreditation Committee Honor
Dean’s List - 2 Semesters
Boy Scouts of America - Life Scout