Q: Nadine, could you introduce yourself and share your experience with Trintech at Honda?

A: My name is Nadine Reichel, and I work for Honda in the Project and Systems department. Prior to this role, I worked directly in Finance, where I used earlier systems before we transitioned to Trintech. Having experienced both environments—as a user and now as an administrator—I’ve seen firsthand how impactful the move to Trintech has been.

Before Trintech: Manual Templates & Time-Consuming Processes

Q: What were the main challenges before implementing Trintech?

A: In the past, we relied heavily on Excel templates and manual processes—particularly for reconciliations and journal entries. Posting journals, especially those with hundreds of lines, was time-consuming and inefficient. Searching for backup documentation or prior entries also required significant manual effort.

After Implementation: Speed, Standardization & Built-In Backup

Journal Automation & Template Efficiency

Q: What improvements did you notice immediately after moving to Trintech?

A: The ability to post journals using templates, easily copy entries, reverse prior journals, and quickly search for backup documentation made a huge difference. For high-volume journal entries with hundreds of lines, the time savings were especially significant.

Reconciliation Transformation: From Excel to Automated Controls

Q: How has Trintech improved reconciliation processes?

A: I used to prepare reconciliations manually. After moving into an admin role, I supported the team in reviewing account assignments and reconciliation frequency. Transitioning from Excel templates and manual workflows to Trintech was a major improvement. The process is now automated, more structured, and more controlled.

Integrated Close: Journals, Reconciliations & Close Tasks in One Platform

Q: How does the Trintech platform benefit your team?

A: We use Trintech’s Journal Entry, Reconciliation, and Close Task features. The integration between these modules is incredibly powerful.

For example:

• Close tasks can be closed immediately after posting a journal
• Backup documentation is always attached and accessible
• Reconciliations are supported by standardized journal entries

This combination ensures we always have the right documentation and audit trail in one centralized platform.

Continuous Improvement & Governance

Q: What does ongoing optimization look like for Honda?

A: While the system brings significant efficiency, it does require thoughtful preparation and clear process definition upfront.

We continuously review account assignments and reconciliation frequency to optimize the process further. Recently, we upgraded to the latest version of our Trintech solution. As an admin managing that upgrade for the first time, I had many questions—but the Trintech team provided exceptional support throughout the process.

Support & Partnership: Responsive, Professional & Reliable

Q: How would you describe your relationship with Trintech’s support team?

A: The relationship has been excellent. During the recent upgrade, the team answered my questions almost immediately.