Nicolette Cefai Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Supports month-end close, including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, and assists in preparing and maintaining documentation for future audits of financial statements
• Manages day-to-day accounts payable processing, ensuring proper approval path and proper coding in Prendio and QuickBooks, and reviews/reconciles vendor statements to ensure all invoices have been received and paid
• Oversees new vendor setup in Prendio, QuickBooks and Bill.com, verifies/authenticates vendor payment details and works with vendors to resolve discrepancies or obtain missing information on invoices
• Oversees corporate credit card process and serves as the primary point of contact for the organization as queries arise
• Partners with VP of Finance & Controller on special projects and process improvements throughout the Finance department and works cross-functionally with People, Facilities Operations, and R&D

Austin, Texas, United States

• Maintained and synchronized daily purchase orders for new inventory, internal repairs, and external parts and labor while supporting team through efficient and reliable procedures for keeping accurate and detailed.
• Evaluated, documented and modeled moderate to complex business processes and requirements; analyzed and assessed needs, defined scope of problems and resolved issues through utilizing high-value solution approaches
• Performed confidential administrative support, managing the dissemination of information as well as sensitive data
• Analyzed 40-60 purchase orders and invoices daily, determining charged amount was accurate and assigned to the correct truck
• Kept staff updated every step of the way while working at a very fast pace, answering questions and ensuring smooth operations
• Reacted to unexpected demands positively and productively; responded to obstacles with common sense

Sacramento, California, United States

• Played a pivotal role acting as right hand to partners, managers and associates, updating on progress of audit engagements
• Reviewed, analyzed and understood every aspect of an audit engagement by reading through permanent files and ensuring every necessary file was included in assigned audits
• Adjusted prior year documents, moving to current year with needed updates; selected test samples as well as signed off on audit steps as team completed them
• Organized and formatted Excel spreadsheets and files used for testing; recorded notes once tests were completed
• Due to excellence and detail-oriented work, was asked to stay on for an additional six (6) months with the ability to move quickly between assignments for multiple engagements simultaneously
• Utilized strong qualitative and quantitative analytical abilities; created reports and drilled-down metrics using real-time analysis, dashboards and analytics

Austin, Texas Area

• Accountable for providing an unprecedented experience by engaging customers through suggestive selling along with a strong focus on service and quality; created ‘WOW’ moments with every interaction by consistently.
• Maximized service during heavy traffic periods, providing customer with quick and efficient checkout
• Maintained a lively, upbeat, energetic and positive attitude; utilized a special talent in relating well with all types of individuals from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
• Quickly adapted to new and challenging responsibilities; assisted customers in every way possible; handled numerous customer service issues at one time
• Provided courteous and friendly service while working at a very fast pace
• Generated loyal and repeat customers through building excellent relationships

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Accounting, 3.32 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi, Accounting Club, Institute of Management Accountants

Associate Of Science - As, Business Administration, 3.30 Gpa