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
Financial Reporting
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable Management
Invoice Processing
Payroll Processing
Data entry
Quickbooks
Oracle NetSuite
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Aspire
Data Entry
Organizational Skills
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Independent Work
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