KAREN FAITH BUCCAHAN
Junior Accounting Associate
Baguio City,BEN
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly motivated accounting graduate with experience in tax filing, accounts reconciliation, and financial reporting. Previously worked as a Junior Accounting Associate in a BPO, where I gained exposure to international accounting standards, financial reporting, and transaction processing. Skilled in QuickBooks, payroll management, expense coding, and reconciliation, with a strong ability to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Junior Accounting Asssociate
Emapta
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service while addressing client inquiries regarding their financial matters in a timely manner.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances to minimal accepted threshold through diligent follow-up and negotiation efforts.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Coded and categorized expenses in Intuit QuickBooks to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Coded and categorized Wells Fargo credit card transactions to ensure accurate expense tracking and financial reporting.
- Reviewed and verified new hire documents to ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations.
- Managed payroll processing using the Altres system, ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursement.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information, promoting trust among clients and colleagues.
Accountant
Spiderone Construction Company Ltd
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Prepared and filed tax documents, including BIR forms 1601C, 2550Q, 1702Q, 0619E, and 1601EQ
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments
- Assisted in financial statement preparation and monthly reconciliation processes
- Supported management in tracking overdue accounts and handling doubtful debts
- Ensured compliance with local tax regulations and company policies
- Processes and prepares payroll reports for the end-to-end payroll cycle accurately and on time for all employees, including salaried and hourly contract workers
- Calculates wages, deductions, and withholdings based on employee information and relevant regulations and remits monthly government mandatory premium contributions
- Maintains employee payroll records, including changes in salary, benefits, tax withholdings, and deductions
TUPAD Coordinator
Department of Labor and Employment
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Projected 3-year financial statements of livelihood start-up business beneficiaries
- Facilitated trainings on the implementation of the Child Labor Prevention and Elimination Program
- Monitored implementation of TUPAD program policies and practices
Accounting Intern
Jay Caday Accounting Firm
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Quarterly VAT filing
- BIR Form Filing
- Review of Notes to Financial Statements
- Interpretation of audit findings and recommendations and the application of NOLCO rules
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Saint Louis University
Baguio City, Province Of Benguet, Philippines06-2023
Skills
Bookkeeping
Certification
Certified Bookkeeper (NCBI), Accounting Certification and Training Institute, 04/23 - 04/26
Notable Contribution
Moral Intensity and Ethical Decision Making of Business Students, Journal of Global Business Online Journal, 11, 11, 2350-7179, co-author
Timeline
Junior Accounting Asssociate
Emapta
10.2024 - 02.2025
Accountant
Spiderone Construction Company Ltd
03.2024 - 10.2024
TUPAD Coordinator
Department of Labor and Employment
10.2023 - 12.2023
Accounting Intern
Jay Caday Accounting Firm
01.2022 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Saint Louis University
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