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NICHOLAS BALI

Patterson,California

Summary

Analytical candidate with real-world experience in accounting processes, providing administrative support, and assisting with contract record keeping. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SAP and QuickBooks to facilitate reporting accuracy and reporting flow, contract inventory management and administrative support. Seeking to bring value to a finance or administrative team that appreciates accurate record keeping, structure and process improvement; working towards a B.S. Accounting with intent to pursue Chartered Tax Professional Certification; and incoming insurance and commercial driving licenses (CDL).

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Finance & Business Operations

Kailahil
Patterson, CA
06.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw all accounting functions including the general ledger maintenance and month-end closing process.
  • Developed and implemented new internal controls for billing and collections as well as vendor reconciliations to ensure compliance.
  • Implemented common administrative processes which improved project coordination and document flow.
  • Established financial reporting dashboards which led to forecasting and budgets that were tied to project-based revenue cycles.

Warehouse Operations – Supply Chain

Grainger
Patterson, CA
11.2022 - Current
  • Conduct outbound audits, and verify high-volume pick accuracy for financial control.
  • Reduced shipment errors by identifying discrepancies and improving pick flow.
  • Collaborate with leads to maintain KPI performance across shift operations.

Venture Analyst Extern

HP Tech Ventures
Remote
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Utilized SQL and Excel to perform data analysis focused on identifying trends/summary values to facilitate decision making
  • Engaged in an exploratory analysis of startup metrics, industry trends, and business models by analyzing data from Crunchbase to identify possible investment opportunities
  • Sourced and screened investments sourced from the financials to assess the viability of the startup and into the context of their market informed decision making.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Penn State University
R
06-2026

Skills

  • Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query)
  • SAP and QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Data and financial analysis
  • Workflow optimization
  • Contract preparation
  • Multitasking and prioritization

Project Experience

Flexible Budget & Standard Cost Project: Project Overview: Developed a comprehensive flexible budget and standard cost system for a manufacturing company to improve cost control and performance evaluation.

  • Developed individual cost schedules, including direct materials, direct labor, and overhead costs, ensuring that each schedule was precise and contributed to the overall budget.
  • Utilized advanced Excel functions and formulas to support and validate numerical data, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the budget figures.
  • Prepared detailed reports and presentations summarizing the project findings, highlighting key variances, and providing actionable insights for cost management.

Timeline

Venture Analyst Extern

HP Tech Ventures
10.2024 - 11.2024

Director of Finance & Business Operations

Kailahil
06.2023 - Current

Warehouse Operations – Supply Chain

Grainger
11.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Penn State University