Quickbooks Online
DARRA JOY BUCOG
Accountant | Xero Advisor & QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
QC,Philippines
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Summary
Dedicated and results-driven accounting professional with 7 years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping. Proficient in financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliation, with a strong track record of leveraging technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Adept at managing accounts payable/receivable, tax preparation, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with regulations. Passionate about contributing to innovative organizations that value growth and development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Accountant/Bookkeeper
Various Companies
07.2021 - Current
- Recorded Financial Transactions: Maintained precise and up-to-date records of purchases, sales, receipts, and payments, improving transaction accuracy and financial transparency for clients
- Bank Reconciliation: Performed monthly bank reconciliations for multiple clients, ensuring a 100% accuracy rate in financial statements and identifying discrepancies for timely resolution
- Accounts Management: Managed accounts receivable and payable, reducing outstanding invoices by 25% within 6 months through proactive follow-up and systematic invoice tracking
- Data Migration: Utilized SaasAnt for efficient data migration, ensuring seamless transition of financial data to new accounting systems with zero data loss or errors
- Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution: Resolved complex discrepancies in loans, fixed assets, receivables, inventory, PayPal, deposits, payables, Stripe, and expenses, reducing reconciliation errors by 15%
- Financial Reporting: Prepared accurate and timely financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, aiding clients in making informed financial decisions
- Software Utilization: Leveraged QuickBooks, Xero, and other industry-standard applications to streamline accounting processes, improving operational efficiency by 20% through automation and advanced reporting features.
Accounting Specialist
Fastek Payment Solutions, Inc
Mandaluyong
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Led Financial Management: Spearheaded comprehensive financial operations, including petty cash handling, tax return filing, and precise monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Corporate Banking & Accounts Oversight: Managed corporate banking activities, overseeing accounts receivable and payable to maintain fiscal accuracy and optimize cash flow
- Billing & Budgeting: Executed timely distribution of billing statements, contributing to a 15% reduction in outstanding invoices
- Facilitated budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning and operational efficiency
- Cash Flow Management: Prepared daily deposit slips and maintained accurate daily cash flow records, ensuring seamless financial operations and integrity
- Tax Compliance: Diligently processed BIR tax forms, ensuring full compliance with Philippine tax regulations and contributing to the company's tax filing accuracy
- Executive Reporting: Provided daily collection and bank balance reports to the CEO, delivering critical insights that aided in informed decision-making
- Resource Monitoring: Monitored prefunding activities and inventory levels, ensuring optimal resource allocation and reducing excess inventory by 10%
- Fixed Asset Management: Updated fixed asset lapsing schedules and assisted in the preparation of financial statements, reflecting the company’s financial health and supporting audit processes.
Junior Accountant
Thermovar Pipes Sales & Services
Quezon City
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Audit & Compliance: Conducted comprehensive audits of sales and expense reports from Accounting Assistants, ensuring 100% accuracy and adherence to internal controls and compliance standards
- Financial Statement Preparation: Assisted in the meticulous preparation of financial statements, enhancing the reliability of financial data for key decision-makers and external audits
- Tax Compliance: Played a pivotal role in tax return preparation by calculating estimated tax liabilities, ensuring timely and accurate tax filings to meet BIR requirements
- Audit Collaboration: Collaborated effectively with both internal and external auditors to ensure precise and transparent financial reporting, leading to successful audits with no discrepancies.
Accounting Assistant – Accounts Receivable
Thermovar Pipes Sales & Services
Quezon City
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Invoice & Billing Management: Efficiently generated and processed daily invoices and official receipts, ensuring timely and accurate billing, contributing to improved cash flow
- Credit Memo Monitoring: Diligently tracked and monitored credit memos, maintaining accurate financial records and preventing errors in the billing cycle
- Payment Application: Expertly applied cash, check, and online payments into accounting software, streamlining accounting operations and ensuring timely posting
- Deposit Preparation: Prepared deposit slips for collections, improving cash management processes and reducing processing time by 20%
- Recordkeeping & Compliance: Maintained organized archives of transaction records and relevant documents, ensuring full compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
06.2013 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
06.2009 - 04.2013
Skills
- Accounting Software Setup and
- Automation
- Accounting Data Migration
- Bookkeeping Clean-ups and Catch-ups
- Third-Party Application Integrations
- Accounts Receivable Management
- Accounts Payable Management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Billing and Collection
- Troubleshooting Account
- Discrepancies
- Tax Preparation
- Business Communication Skills
Accomplishments
- Successfully implemented streamlined financial systems using QuickBooks and Xero, reducing manual entry errors by 75%.
- Reconciled and maintained accurate records for over 300 accounts monthly, ensuring zero discrepancies.
- Spearheaded corporate tax return filings, achieving 100% compliance with local regulations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by optimizing third-party integrations, improving reporting accuracy by 50%.
- Recipient of multiple certifications, including Xero Advisor and QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, validating technical expertise.
Certification
- Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor (June 2024)
- Certified Xero Advisor (June 2024)
- Certified Xero Payroll Advisor (July 2024)
- Certified Hubdoc Specialist (July 2024)
- Certified Bill.com Specialist - Accounts Receivable (July 2024)
- Certified Gusto Payroll Specialist (July 2024)
- Certified A2X Advisor (July 2024)
- Certified Fathom Advisor (July 2024)
Affiliations
- Cloudstaff Academy - JumpStart Program (Oct 2024 - Nov 2024): Completed comprehensive training in key accounting and bookkeeping practices, focusing on Australian standards and taxation systems.
- MAB Online Academy (Jun 2024 - Jul 2024): Developed expertise in online accounting and bookkeeping using leading software platforms, including QuickBooks and Xero, to streamline financial processes and ensure compliance.
- Fast & Easy QBO Training | Free Hands-On Practice for Accountants & Bookkeepers (May 2024): Successfully managed a comprehensive 5-day QuickBooks Online (QBO) bookkeeping challenge, completing critical financial tasks such as payment processing, expense tracking, and bank transaction management. Reconciled checking accounts and executed advanced financial report generation, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
- LinkedIn Learning | QuickBooks Online Essential Training (May 2024): Mastered QuickBooks Online to efficiently manage cloud-based business finances and accounting operations. Familiarized with QuickBooks Online dashboards, using data insights for efficient business management and decision-making. Adopted industry best practices for setting up and maintaining optimal QuickBooks Online account configurations.
Timeline
Accounting Specialist - Fastek Payment Solutions, Inc
06.2022 - 03.2023
Freelance Accountant/Bookkeeper - Various Companies
07.2021 - Current
Junior Accountant - Thermovar Pipes Sales & Services
03.2021 - 05.2022
Accounting Assistant – Accounts Receivable - Thermovar Pipes Sales & Services
08.2017 - 02.2021
Colegio De San Gabriel Arcangel - Bachelor of Science, Accountancy
06.2013 - 04.2017
San Martin National High School - High School Diploma,
06.2009 - 04.2013
Software
Xero Online
Billcom
Gusto Payroll
Xero Payroll
A2X
Hubdoc
Fathom
Trello
ClickUp
Notion
Connecteam
Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Websites
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tagalog
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
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