Leonard L. Cerefice, CPA, Founder

Leonard Cerefice is one of the original founding partners of Cerefice & Company. Although retired from the firm, Len continues to help guide the firm by providing leadership and consulting services on a regular basis. A native of New Jersey, Len received his Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Seton Hall University and received his CPA license in 1970. Len is a member of the AICPA and the NJ Society of CPA's. Len is married to Genevieve Lapham. They live in Westfield, New Jersey. He has three children, Julia, Jenna, and Mark.

Mina M. Patel, CPA
Tax Advisor and Certified Specialist in Estate Planning

ina Patel has been with Cerefice & Company since 1992. Mina’s expertise includes estate planning, IT, Accounting Systems support and tax preparation. Her expertise includes accounting software, tax preparation software, spreadsheet programs, and database management. From 1979 to 1986, Mina was a Staff Auditor for Konigsberg, Wolf, & Company in New York City, preparing financial statements and tax returns. From 1983 to 1986, she handled selected clients, and from 1986-1992, she provided tax preparation services for individuals and small businesses. Mina graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelors Degree with high honors in accounting and received her MBA from Rutgers University in 1990. She received her CPA license in 1982. She is the recipient of the Ackerman Memorial Prize in 1990, which was awarded to the MBA candidate with the highest academic achievement in the Management Program. She received the School of Business Management Alumni Association Prize in 1990, which was awarded to the candidate with the highest scholastic achievement in the MBA program. She was nominated for the American College Scholarship while attending The Graduate School of Management at Rutgers University. Mrs. Patel is a member of the AICPA and the New Jersey Society of CPA’s. Mrs. Patel is married to Milan Patel, an engineer with ETC, Inc. They live in Clark, New Jersey with their two children Rachna and Dipal.

Margaret Harris, CPA
Accounting and Corporate Tax Specialist

Margaret Harris has been with Cerefice and Company since 1987. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Pace University. Margaret was a Senior Auditor for six years at David Berdon and Company, prior to joining us at Cerefice. Margaret is responsible for all of the firm’s accounting and treasury operations and most client business tax compliance, including corporate income tax returns and partnership income tax returns. She is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s and The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. Margaret and her husband Harold live in Middletown, New Jersey with their two sons, Chris and Brian.

Charlotte Koval
Full Charge Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist

Charlotte came to Cerefice & Company in 1986. She has been an integral part to the growth of the firm. Her responsibilities include compiling client data, preparing bank reconciliations and financial statements, individual income tax preparation and client payroll functions. Charlotte’s software expertise includes QuickBooks and Peachtree. She is an active participant as the “local coordinator and coach” for the New Jersey Special Olympics. Charlotte resides in Morganville, New Jersey with her husband Mike.

Donna Dumansky
Bookkeeping and Data Processing

Donna began working at Cerefice in 2008. Donna is a former business owner and understands the needs of small business. Her responsibilities include compiling client data, preparing bank reconciliations and financial statements and payroll tax preparation and client payroll functions. Donna’s software expertise includes QuickBooks and Peachtree.

Deval Shah
Bookkeeping and Data Processing

Deval began working at Cerefice in 2005. She attended Gujarat University in India earning a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. Deval provides back office data processing services for one of the firm’s largest clients. Her expertise is in MAS90 Accounting, Peachtree, accounts receivable, accounts payable and database management. Deval lives in Edison with her husband Rajiv and their daughter Rajvi.

Gail Gambardella
Firm Administration

Gail joined the Cerefice team in 2009. Gail handles administrative and marketing functions for the firm. Gail was previously an Executive Secretary with Calton, Inc and has experience in matters of SEC and Board of Director reporting and compliance.

Rachna Patel
Time & Billing Administrator

Rachna is responsible for the firm’s time & billing as well as other administrative matters.

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