LUMINITA DIPERI

208 Lynbrook Street

Islip Terrace, NY 11752
ldca1496@westpost.net
C: (718) 810-3321
H: (631) 828-2059

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
* Degreed Accountant with 9 years of progressively responsible experience in gen
eral accounting, cash management, financial reporting, and payroll administratio
n. Successful completion of CPA exam sections-Auditing, Financial Accounting and
Reporting, Regulation, and Business Environment.
* Superior analytical skills, practiced at drilling down to transaction details
to support process and profit improvements. Keen ability to recognize discrepanc
ies, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with accuracy.
* Firm command of GAAP accounting principles and rules with strong abilities in
research and analysis and well developed skills in electronic data processing.
* Self-managing team player who can efficiently prioritize responsibilities to c
onsistently meet tight deadlines in fast-paced setting. Capacity to learn new sy
stems/processes quickly and easily.
* Communicate effectively with upper management, staff, and all levels of custom
ers.
* Positive, motivated, hardworking, and dependable with the highest level of int
egrity and work ethic.
CORE COMPETENCIES
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- Expense Analysis Reports
- Charts and Graphs
- Spreadsheets/Reports
- Payment Transactions
- Payroll Administration
- Financial Statements
- Inventory Control
- Bank Reconciliations
- Sales and Income Tax
- Cash and Asset Management
- Vendor Communications
- Forensic Accounting
Microsoft Excel, Word; Jonas; E-Time (ADP); Solomon

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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STAFF ACCOUNTANT
ANALYSIS & DESIGN APPLICATION - MELVILLE, NY - 8/09-PRESENT
Hired to provide diverse accounting and finance functions for this $30M engineer
ing corporation with 7+ U.S. and 6 international offices. Demonstrate high level
of determination and follow through in quickly adapting to corporate changes an
d filling in at a moment's notice. Process large volume of inter-company transac
tions. Manage inventory. Supervise bookkeeper. Report directly to the Controller
.
* Manage transactions and reconciliations of 5 petty cash accounts in the U.S. a
nd Europe. Reconcile and prepare journal entries for 7 global bank accounts, inc
luding money market, checking, payroll, and health.
* Prepare and analyze A/R, A/P, credit and cash flows, and operating and capital
 expenditures. Manage month-end closings and financial reports. Create reconcili
ation reports and assist in resolving variances.
* Participate in quarterly and year-end audits, working closely with auditors to
prepare schedules and reports.
* Manage allocation for trade shows/conference (8 per month), tracking all finan
ces and currencies globally.
Specific contributions:
* Remedied phone provider issues and improved processing from 3 days to 20 minut
es by renegotiating contract and creating online system. Provided key reports/ch
arts and collaborated in managerial decisions.
* Developed highly efficient corporate credit card accounting system with comple
x Excel report for check balances and reconciliations, covering multiple currenc
ies for 99+ employees globally.
* Produced suite of recommendations to improve computer inventory tracking syste
m in collaboration with IT.

ACCOUNTANT
HAMLET WILLOW CREEK - MT. SINAI, NY - 8/04-8/09
Promoted from A/R and payroll to accountant after one year to manage all account
ing functions for the country club's new office, including A/P, A/R, GL, payroll
, sales tax, and client accounts. Provided month-end/year-end reports, internal
reporting, and assistance during state reviews and audits. Managed cash flows an
d petty cash.
* Identified $350K+ billing oversight regarding LIPA meter and negotiated favora
ble payment plan with no interests or penalties.
* Managed payroll for 78 employees, verifying and maintaining general ledger sys
tem to ensure timely corrections and proper mapping of earnings and deduction co
des.

ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE
ENGINEERS COUNTRY CLUB - ROSLYN, NY - 11/02-12/03
Earned scholarship and gained foundation in U.S. GAAP accounting system and busi
ness processes. Completed accounting and management trainee program. Contributed
to marketing analysis and strategies.
* Supported accounts receivable processing, ensuring accurate sub-ledger and GL
reconciliations. Maintained balance sheets and income statements
* Handled month-end accounting tasks to include preparing journal entries and po
sting to general ledger, handling account reconciliations, and preparing reports
and schedules as required.

FINANCIAL MANAGER
GLAS ART SRL - ROMANIA - 8/01-9/02
Managed general accounting functions for this large glassware company with large
global distributors. Managed staff of 2 responsible for A/R, A/P, payroll, bene
fits, income and sales tax, financial accounting, and reporting. Prepared and an
alyzed balance sheets and maintained documents and invoices for exports.
* Managed complex payroll and benefits, ensuring accurate deductions and maintai
ning timeliness.
* Recommended and coordinated financial accounting operations to meet internal/e
xternal requirements and legal regulations regarding sales taxes and export rule
s.

PAYROLL AND HR SUPPORT

CURTEA STICLARULUI SRL - ROMANIA - 1/00-9/02
Managed payroll functions and prepared financial reports and income tax statemen
ts for this glassware producer.
EDUCATION | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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B.S., ECONOMICS-ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT
STEFAN CEL MARE UNIVERSITY, ROMANIA, 2002
B.S., TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COLLEGE
STEFAN CEL MARE UNIVERSITY, ROMANIA, 1999
A.A.S., ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
DIMITRIE CANTEMIR COLLEGE, ROMANIA, 1997
Studies in Accounting and Marketing, E.U. Tempus Program Scholarship,
University Institute of Technology Paul Sabatier of Toulouse, France, 1998
Accounting and Federal Taxation courses, GPA 4.0, Dowling College, Oakdale, NY,
2007
CPA Examination-Passed all 4 parts, March 2009.
Languages: English, Romanian, French, Spanish