J.M. Mendoza

J.M. Mendoza, Accounting for Jewelers Account Manager

J.M. Mendoza

Account Manager

J.M. joined Accounting for Jewelers in April 2023, and he carries one of the widest scopes on the team: bookkeeping, sales tax, and payroll across multiple jewelry clients. He keeps his clients’ filings and remittances on schedule, uses AI tools to work faster, and has grown into a confident presenter in team meetings. Teammates know him as reliable and quick to help.

J.M. chose accounting because math was his strength, then learned the work is “10% mathematics and 90% pure analysis.” He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology and went on to study Accountancy.

Major Practice Areas:

  • Bookkeeping
  • Reporting
  • Payroll
  • Accounts Receivables and Collections
  • Sales Tax 

Certifications:

  • Xero Advisor Certified
  • Gusto Payroll Certified

Education

November 2019 - December 2021
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy - Dr. Gloria D. Lacson Foundation Colleges Inc.
April 2019 - November 2019
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy - Colegio de Sebastian
June 2015 - April 2019
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology - Don Honorio Ventura State University

Chronology

April 2023 - Present
Account Manager - Accounting for Jewelers LLC
May 2021 - Present
Finance Specialist - Sew Sew You Philippine Representative Office
July 2020 - January 2021
Accounting Assistant - Alfamart Trading Philippines, Inc
July 2018 - September 2018
Student Intern - Castro, Castro & Company

Q&A

What do you like about accounting?
Accounting is very beneficial to me, especially in my daily life, wherein I learn how to manage my finances in terms of financial aspects and make good decisions.
What do you like about working at Accounting for Jewelers?
Working at Accounting for Jewelers helps me to improve my communication skills and gain more confidence. I love the good working environment and the strong support system of the team. I am also looking forward to continuous learning and expanding my skills and capabilities with the company's help.
What do you like about Xero, or working in the cloud?
Xero is user-friendly. It is easy to use and has been designed with the user experience in mind which is very useful for businesses. While it can take some time to get used to at first, there are online courses available that can help you introduce Xero so you can make the most of this cloud accounting software.
What's your favorite piece of jewelry that you own, and why?
I'm not used to wearing jewelry, but my girl best friend in Dubai and I are planning to buy a ring to symbolize our nine years of friendship, and I think that's my favorite piece of jewelry because it will bring me a lot of memories and experiences that we went through together.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I usually go out with my friends and love to travel & eat. I also love going to beaches and taking photos & videos for my Instagram feed.