Edward J. Lusk III
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly analytical, results-driven tax accounting specialist skilled at working quickly and accurately under tight deadlines. Maintains ongoing training requirements and knowledge of latest tax changes and laws.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tax Accountant
Filing
01.2009 - Current
- Bank reconciliation, Accounts Receivables, financial statements, variance analysis
- Prepare Personal Individual taxes 1040, Small Business taxes 1065/1120S/990/1041, Sales & Used taxes, Prepare various federal and State income tax returns
- Prepare/Review other various tax filings
- Managed tax preparers and ran several Tax Vita sites for lower income area, Conducted Corporate employee Tax Trainings
Staff Accountant
Lillibridge
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Responsible for all accounting functions for a portfolio of 18 owned and managed properties
- Reviewed all disbursements, accounts receivable and general ledger data to ensure accuracy
- Prepared financial statements, budgets and escalation billings.
Corporate Staff Accountant
Equity Lifestyle Properties
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Drove the daily monitoring for corporate cash accounts
- Preparation of journal entries for daily transactions
- Wiring money from Intra-bank accounts
- Reconciled 15 corporate bank accounts
- Met with property accountants on cash issues.
Staff Accountant
Laramar
01.2004 - 01.2004
- Monthly reconciliation for all balance sheet accounts
- Analyzed general ledger accounts
- Prepared and distribute financial statements
- Post deposits to cash accounts
- Accounts payable
- Journal Entries
- Bank
- Reconciliation
- Budget entries and Fee Management properties.
Staff Accountant
American Invsco
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Prepare month-end and year end close for six properties
- Monthly reconciliation for all balance sheet accounts
- Analyzed general ledger accounts
- Prepared and distribute financial statements/Trial balance.
Education
BS - Business Administration
Jackson State University
Jackson, MSIRS Enrolled Tax Agent, EA -
Skills
- Computer Literacy-
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Lotus, Fixed Asset
- Platinum Accounting Software, Colleague Accounting Software,
- Timberline Software, Quickbooks,, TaxAct, ProSeries, Jackson Hewitt
- Federal and State Tax Returns
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Tax Consulting
Certification
EA-Enrolled Agent Certified to practice before IRS in all collection matters.
Qualified Enrolled Tax Agent
Qualified enrolled agent (EA) with 16 years of experience in fiduciary, individual income tax preparation, and 1099 reporting areas.
High-performing Tax Consultant, proficient at preparing complete and accurate tax returns. Excellent planning, problem-solving, and decision-making strengths and experience in the latest tax codes and changes.
Timeline
Tax Accountant
Filing
01.2009 - Current
Staff Accountant
Lillibridge
01.2007 - 01.2009
Corporate Staff Accountant
Equity Lifestyle Properties
01.2004 - 01.2007
Staff Accountant
Laramar
01.2004 - 01.2004
Staff Accountant
American Invsco
01.2001 - 01.2003
BS - Business Administration
Jackson State University
IRS Enrolled Tax Agent, EA -
EA-Enrolled Agent Certified to practice before IRS in all collection matters.
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