Anthony Edwards
Buford,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with extensive experience in payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, and tax preparation. Proven ability to manage payroll for large employee groups, ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple branches, and assist clients with complex tax issues, including audits and compromise. Adept at utilizing tax and payroll software to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Committed to leveraging strong analytical and organizational skills to contribute to financial accuracy and compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Georgia Tech Athletic Association
- Administered bi-weekly and monthly payroll for over 200 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.
- Guided employees and retirees in understanding and navigating benefits, including pension plans, group medical and life insurance, and workers' compensation.
- Oversaw the automotive insurance program for coaches and processed insurance claims, maintaining detailed records and documentation of damage and other losses.
Bookkeeper/Payroll Specialist
LaZBoy Furniture Galleries
08.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded end-of-day financial closing for 15 branches, ensuring accuracy in bank reconciliation and customer chargebacks.
- Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Managed payroll for over 700 employees, compiling and maintaining data using Excel for precise and timely payments.
- Evaluated employee wages and timesheets to guarantee the accuracy of payroll and benefits.
Tax Preparer
TamTony Edwards Tax Services, LLC
Ga
01.2005 - Current
- Prepared individual and business tax returns, ensuring compliance with current tax regulations and maximizing client deductions.
- Provided tax planning and consulting services, assisting clients in reducing tax liabilities and optimizing financial strategies.
Tax Expert - Seasonal
TurboTax
Buford
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Provided expert tax advice and support to clients, ensuring accurate and timely filing of federal and state tax returns.
- Conducted thorough reviews of client financial documents to ensure compliance with tax regulations and laws.
- Assisted clients in resolving tax-related issues, including audits and discrepancies, by liaising with the IRS and state tax authorities.
- Utilized advanced tax software to streamline the preparation and filing of returns, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
Accounts Payable/Payroll Supervisor
Fisher & Phillips
09.1993 - 05.2001
- Supervised a team of four employees, overseeing and recording all activities to the general ledger.
- Developed payroll reports utilizing Reportsmith Payroll Writer for the administrator.
- Managed payroll for 200 employees and handled accounts payable to vendors, including processing check requests for garnishments and claims.
Accounting/Payroll Clerk
Rogers & Hardin, Attorneys at Law
03.1985 - 07.1992
- Generated invoices for corporate clients for services rendered and maintained detailed billing records using Excel spreadsheets.
- Managed a portfolio of 300 accounts monthly, ensuring accurate and timely billing processes.
- Oversaw payroll activities for a firm with 100 employees, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all transactions.
Assistant Manager – Balancing Department
Citizen & Southern National Bank
09.1983 - 09.1985
- Directed accounts reconciliation and supported staff managers in implementing department policies, procedures, and standards.
- Conducted employee orientation sessions, processed orientation paperwork, and trained new employees on benefits, including pension retirement plans, group medical and life insurance, and workers' compensation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester12-2023
Bachelor's degree - Accounting
Morris Brown College
12-1982
Associate's degree - Accounting
North Carolina Central University
Durham12-1977
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Budgeting
- Microsoft 365 Proficiency
- Filing
- ADP Payroll System
- Payroll Processing
- Accounts P/R
- Analysis Skills
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Project Management
- Accounting Software
- Expense Reports
- Financial Analysis
- Typing
- Proficiency in Payroll Software
- Data Entry Accuracy
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
Certification
Tax Preparation Specialist
Timeline
Tax Expert - Seasonal
TurboTax
02.2026 - 04.2026
Bookkeeper/Payroll Specialist
LaZBoy Furniture Galleries
08.2023 - Current
Tax Preparer
TamTony Edwards Tax Services, LLC
01.2005 - Current
Accounts Payable/Payroll Supervisor
Fisher & Phillips
09.1993 - 05.2001
Accounting/Payroll Clerk
Rogers & Hardin, Attorneys at Law
03.1985 - 07.1992
Assistant Manager – Balancing Department
Citizen & Southern National Bank
09.1983 - 09.1985
Associate's degree - Accounting
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor's degree - Accounting
Morris Brown College
Georgia Tech Athletic Association
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University